October 3, 20214 yr 2 mile swim this morning- 7 mile run this afternoon in the heat. Long week is done. Time for a nap
October 3, 20214 yr @AceWhite You ever surf? I just assume everyone in CA surfs. Looks like it would be a blast.
October 3, 20214 yr I have maintained my two sessions per day, 2 miles each, on the treadmill. It takes 35-36 minutes for each session. I use a 2.5 to 3.5 % incline, the whole time, and set the speed to at least 3.5 mph. Total calorie burn is about 575 each day, from my workouts. I have not missed a single workout. It is part of my daily routine. I would feel disappointed if I skipped a session. It feels good to work out every day. My frustration is that my weight does not budge. Maybe the weight gain people generally experience when they quit is at fault. I initially lost about 10 pounds when I started working out, but now I have plateaued. At least I have not gained any weight…..
October 4, 20214 yr 11 hours ago, Katgirl said: I have not missed a single workout. It is part of my daily routine. I would feel disappointed if I skipped a session. It feels good to work out every day. Great job on creating the daily exercise habit. I know what you mean about how you feel once daily exercise is embedded as part of your daily routine. When something outside of your normal routine is going to happen, like a visit, appt, etc, I'll bet your mind automatically jumps to "I'm going to need to move the workout later/earlier, etc" just like mine. If I'm going to visit my daughter for 3 days, my mind will automatically remember to take outdoor w/o clothes appropriate for early morning workouts cause it knows I will need to get the w/o in before everyone else is up so I have the day for visiting. If my wife mentions going out w/ friends suddenly, my mind is thinking "we can do a quick stretching routine". Thats whats great about turning exercise into a habit. It's also why when someone ask me how often they should exercise, I tell them every day. Much easier to create an everyday habit, than a 3 day a week habit. That doesn't mean you have to do the same type/intensity/duration everyday. But if you want exercise to be as automated as brushing your teeth, everyday is the way to go.
October 4, 20214 yr Done a 2 mile power walk today ...you tube .... Had a few naughty treats when I was in Ireland ..... I've got 2 weeks before my nephew's wedding to get rid of them .... Walk ..walk ....walk .....
October 4, 20214 yr Great job on exercise everyone. Heres some inspirational music, but I have heard it actually has nothing to do w/ exercise. Go figure.
October 4, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, JustinHoot99 said: Great job on exercise everyone. Heres some inspirational music, but I have heard it actually has nothing to do w/ exercise. Go figure. Between OIvia NJ and the Farrah Fawcett poster on my wall I was a well exercises lad
October 4, 20214 yr Start date 9/24 start wt 179.0. Goal is to be under 174.0 for 3 days in a row by 11/1. Current - 10/4 - wt 175.2 new low Exercise - HIIH with: 35 standard pushups 15 KB swings 15 horizontal lat swings 10 diamond pushups 20 double crunches 15 weighted situps 20 wide pushups 20 seated dips + 15min stretching and Movnat mobility training . Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Lunch - Chicken/bacon wrap, grapes Dinner - Pasta dish, carmel apple Snacks - 1 soda, 2 donuts Had a good HIIH workout + got my Movnat mobility routine in.
October 5, 20214 yr Hi Justin you are doing great with your quit and your weight but I have to keep things light. I think I did about 200 curls today bending alternate arms to place food in my mouth. I did about 50 up and downs letting the dogs in and out. I did some weight training with the pots and pans as I cooked food I should not be eating. Of course I should always do some stretching and bending. Got that done unloading the dishwasher. Some day I will be sending you a message to help me eat better and control my weight. Trust me it is going to one heck of a workout for you. Keep it going, you are tackling two tasks at one time and that only calls for admiration.! K
October 5, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Kris said: Keep it going, you are tackling two tasks at one time and that only calls for admiration.! K Don't admire to much. I've been exercising every day for the last 3.5 yrs. It's as much a habit for me as smoking was. And the diet is just getting a small tweak of removing some of the daily crapalooza of junk food. I really need to work on the nite time snack now. Thats the gorilla in the room that needs addressed. But thank you for the kind words.
October 5, 20214 yr I to have been have been going at it for a long time just to the wrong place. I love your word crapalooza, would you mind if I make it my motto? K
October 5, 20214 yr Start date 9/24 start wt 179.0. Goal is to be under 174.0 for 3 days in a row by 11/1. Current - 10/5 - wt 176.2 Exercise - Lite nite. Guessing a just 1/2 mile on the trail, part job, part walk + 20 weighted situps. + 5min stretching and Movnat mobility training . Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Lunch - Chicken/bacon wrap, grapes Dinner - Small amount of bbq ribs and salad Snacks - 1 soda, 2 donuts, maybe a carmel apple. Felt pretty tired today so took it easy for exercise today.
October 6, 20214 yr Happy Tuesday everybody keeping myself outta the way so there’s nothing stopping me now 2900 meter swim this morning and just wrapped up a 25 mile bike rids along oil infested Huntington Beach
October 6, 20214 yr 24 minutes ago, AceWhite said: Happy Tuesday everybody keeping myself outta the way so there’s nothing stopping me now 2900 meter swim this morning and just wrapped up a 25 mile bike rids along oil infested Huntington Beach Training for another Ironman?
October 6, 20214 yr Start date 9/24 start wt 179.0. Goal is to be under 174.0 for 3 days in a row by 11/1. Current - 10/6 - wt 177.0 Exercise - Hi intensity - 4 circuits of 20 pushups, 15 weighted situps, 15 horizontal rows + 5min stretching and Movnat mobility training . Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Lunch - Chicken/bacon wrap, grapes Dinner - Small amount of bbq ribs Snacks - 1 soda, Ice cream
October 6, 20214 yr 19 hours ago, Katgirl said: Training for another Ironman? Not yet but who knows about 2022! Staying focused on current goal which is Los Angeles Triathlon in a few weeks This week & next are last two weeks of training- hardest & longest also- then a taper week before race day Another long session in the pool this morning 2900 meters total Long run this eve 55 minutes probably on the trail at dusk 1 hour ago, JustinHoot99 said: Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Bacon wrapped banana sounds pretty good
October 7, 20214 yr Love everyone’s commitment to their goals I have added some moderate weight lifting to my regimen.I actually use a very long barbell without the weights attached. Basically it’s the long pole which is quite heavy, and perfect for my needs I do front curls and lift it behind my back to tone and strengthen my upper arms. I also completed my two 2 mile power walks with a 3.5 % incline halfway both times, 3 % the other half. Speed remains 3.5 mph, which is a very brisk walking pace. The last 2 days my lower back bothered me while doing it, but I powered through the discomfort. No pain, no gain.
October 7, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Katgirl said: I actually use a very long barbell without the weights attached. Basically it’s the long pole which is quite heavy, Most barbells are 45lb if you were wondering. Not only are they heavy, you have the added work of balancing them due to their length. Great job. I'd like to see more women incorporate wt lifting into their workouts. Both sexes benefit from it. 3 hours ago, Katgirl said: The last 2 days my lower back bothered me while doing it, but I powered through the discomfort. No pain, no gain. I have no lower back pain when I'm on the trail walking, hills, or jogging. But for some reason, when I used to got a gym and would incorporate the treadmill, it would hurt my lower back when I would try to push it. Not sure why.
October 7, 20214 yr Start date 9/24 start wt 179.0. Goal is to be under 174.0 for 3 days in a row by 11/1. Current - 10/7 - wt 177.0 Exercise - Shoulder pain this morning, so just stretching and Movnat mobility training . Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Lunch - Chicken/bacon wrap, grapes Dinner - Small amount of bbq ribs Snacks - 1 soda, Ice cream
October 8, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, AceWhite said: How I run in my mind Back when I was trail running, I loved talking about the mileage I was doing. Then someone would ask me about my time. That's when the obfuscation started. "The concept of time is a mystery." "You have to take your time out there, really soak it all in." I'm not built for speed, but I can trudge it out with the best of them.
October 8, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, Boo said: Then someone would ask me about my time. That's when the obfuscation started. "The concept of time is a mystery." "You have to take your time out there, really soak it all in." I'm not built for speed, but I can trudge it out with the best of them. I trail run/jog. My slow speed is just cause I suck at running/jogging. I'm good at neither speed nor distance. But I'm might borrow your reason sometime. lol
October 8, 20214 yr Start date 9/24 start wt 179.0. Goal is to be under 174.0 for 3 days in a row by 11/1. Current - 10/8 - wt 177.6 Exercise - HIIH 15 KB swings, 15 lift n press, 15 weighted situps, 15 horizonal lat pull, 15 overhead rock throw, 30 pushpus, 20 seated dips + 15min stretching. . Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Lunch - Chicken/bacon wrap, grapes Dinner - Culvers Snacks - 1 soda, Ice cream Good full body w/o tonight.
October 9, 20214 yr In my mind, I too run like those elite runners but reality is more like a slow shuffle that has a hard time overtaking someone on a stroll. I too stick to distance discussions rather than speed. It's been great running temperature last few days.
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