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sxybrat07
10-16-2007, 12:47 AM
OMG, I took the capoeira class. Holy kick my ass. Seriously. I felt like I was going to die, and I'm sure I'll feel worse tomorrow. BUT! I can feel the burn, bye bye cellulite!
Lola Rose
10-16-2007, 08:33 AM
I forgot to post yesterday, but I'm at the same weight, 110.5 but my waist is 1/2 inch smaller, 26.5!!!
yay!!!!
the_dfb
10-16-2007, 09:25 AM
^^ The mozzarella flavor of Veggie slices is good. It's like eating cheese but it doesn't have the calories and fat cheese does. And it's vegan too. You won't feel as deprived.
If anyone else can think of lower calorie foods (like Veggie slices or Skinny Cow ice cream) that can sub for higher calorie, higher fat foods, post them!
ooh that's a good idea. maybe we should start a thread somewhere and see if we can get it stickied where we mention substitutes for food. heck, tha deserves its own website!
ok i gotta finish this assignment, but I'll try to think of some at work tonight if I don't have to study.
britt244
10-16-2007, 12:41 PM
By the way I read a story today about how it is ok to be bad on your diet 1 meal out of the week. Has something to do about your body not getting use to the food you have been eating and keeping your metabolism up. Will have to go back and see exactly how it is worded.
that's true. there was some fitness guy who just came out with a book on the radio this morning talking about that.
Samba
10-16-2007, 05:05 PM
I was planning to do back and biceps tonight, but I just remember I have to be somewhere so I don't know if I'll have time. I'll have to do it afterward.
I love lifting weights. I should go for my walk, I have time for that before I go.
Diet was just okay today. Overall I'm doing really well.
the_dfb
10-16-2007, 05:39 PM
ok, so substitutes
Rice milk instead of regular milk (mainly 'cos I hate the taste of reg. milk)
Agave nectar instead of maple syrup
Latinarose, yeah, the whole thing of cutting things out... I don't agree with it..like you said, it's denial...eeks...that always just made me nuts. There was an interesting thing written by Margaret Cho (the comedian,she's great), it was about her diet attempts, and how when she finally just let her have whatever she wanted and craved, then finally she stopped having those out of wack cravings... I think when you stop making things "forbidden fruit" then you stop going overboard on them (like if I didn't allow myself icecream for 3 months, i'd totaally eat an entire 1/2 gallon to retaliate against myself). Here's the link:http://www.margaretcho.com/blog/fuckitdiet.htm
Here's I think I thoughtful clip from what she says:"Then, I kind of started to get weirdly thinner. I get it now. Because I don't care about food, it is there when I want it, I don't crave it and want it and think about it. Since I can have everything, nothing is that important. I don't need to eat a whole cake because I can eat a whole cake every day every meal if I want and I don't care. I don't prepare to eat because I might be hungry later and 'they' won't have what I have to eat. When I am hungry, I eat. You know, that is what the weird diet is. ......<another paragraph>I eat as much as I want, but it is usually too rich to eat all of it and since I am not dieting and I don't need to cram the forbidden food in before the diet starts up again, I eat as much as I feel good eating and leave the rest. I leave a lot on the plate because I need not clean my plate. Why? I don't have to. And the value of not having to finish all my food, probably has been the biggest contributor to my healing around food............ I never eat anything that doesn't taste heavenly. I never eat when I am not hungry. I never let myself get too hungry. I never deny myself a fucking thing because I have denied myself enough for 1000 lifetimes and there is no more denial for me in the way that I live. I deserve all the mozzarella sticks, all the fucking chocolate, all the fucking pizza, all the chicken a'la king, and I deserve to leave what I don't finish on the plate. "
I think what she says will help a lot of people.When I read it, I was like "wow, she makes a heck of a lot of sense." And when I started not restricting certain foods, just because I thought "oh, it has too many calories...no more baklava" then I stopped having insane cravings, and actually felt more at peace of mind. Everything in moderation. Why torture yourself with restriction? Just exercise, consider logging your calories (so you don't go overboard your calories-needed-per-day-to-maintain weight...see that link I posted of the calorie calculator for your height/weight), and eating a variety of foods, and try to eat healthier..like veggies, fruit, whole grains, but have yummy stuff as well) It worked for me, i'm telling ya. that's why I keep mentioning it. Though yes, it is good to AVOID some foods...or only have them occasionally (like having potato chips every day can be a bad day,...having non-whole-wheat-pasta every day can be bad..becasue of the blood sugar rush and lack of fiber)
Sxybrat, that's cool, the capoeira...i've always wanted to try it, but it seemed too much of a "confrontational" sport...like you're surrounded by a ring of people, and at some point it's your turn to do some moves with some other person...Isn't that a little nerve-wracking? Certainly takes confidence, lol!
Dfb, I don't think rice milk has much protein in it.You might want to consider instead substituting soy milk instead..it has high protein, about the same as regular milk. Plus, it has healthy isoflavones in it. Protein is important because it helps build muscle and keep you feeling full. And when you have muscle your metabolism goes up.I think an aversage person needs at least 50 grams of protein a day. or else if people eat just fruit and lettuce diets, lol! they'll end up being "flabby skinny"..no muscle...then when they go back to eating normally, their weight shoots right back because of the starvation conservation mechanism,a nd also because they lost a lot of muscle when loosing weight, and muscle eats up calories during the day and night.
My update: Things have been going pretty good. I trrrry to stick to instructors of classes that will kick my butt...not ones that I feel like i've wasted my time there (some kickbox classes are actually too easy...not enough kicking, too much air punching).
The plyometrics stuff is really exciting. It's keeping me pumped up. I can feel the sweating. It really gets my heart going. I'm glad to have tried this. I'll try to do it every other day...like 10 minutes at least of it. Jump roping in between.
I still can't get over how boring stair climbing and treadmill jogging can be...even if you have a magazine or tv. Maybe I need more exciting magazines. And what's up with the news these days...none of it is engaging at all...it's booorrrrrrrrrrrring...even most of CNN.
Still didn't get more flax seed oil, but i've been having the fish oil capsules, almonds, and borage oil...so I think i've covered the omega 3,6's, and 9's... But flax oil is suppossed to have the "right" ratio's of it...And flax might help with weight loss...anyone have any info on that?
I still stick to stretching, especially before running..don't wanna get an injury because I didn't stretch...then I can't do anything! Remember to stretch, ladies!
Well, it has been nice to have a place to log all this stuff. Just gonna keep it up...hopefully we'll all get one step ahead towards the bodies we want.:)
the_dfb
10-17-2007, 06:34 AM
da- i love your freaking posts on this thread.
ok, team, so I'm not gonna bother with pictures this week, I'm just going to put my numbers down. My freaking vlog should cover my body changes, though, I will defo post a before and after pic at the end of this month.
weight: 132.8 lbs (went down)
body fat: 24.6%
waist: 26.75 (went up)
hips: 37.75 (went down)
eh, I think it's safe to say that I've plateaued. everything is about the same as 1.5 weeks ago. usually I'd be pissed, but I fit into a size s at stores that run a bit smaller.
I'm still going to strive for the 115-120 goal (my original weight before I gained all of this weight from emotional eating.) my reasoning: reach for the stars and land on the moon (or whatevs, haha)
I'm actually pretty proud of myself for coming this far.
I've lost about 40 pounds since December (most of which only happened AFTER I left my ex.) it's been a long fucking road. I just gotta shed these last 10, but I'm cool with it if it doesn't happen until spring break.
ladies, for spring break I WILL be a knock-out. OR ELSE! what's funny- I'm not even going anywhere warm for s.b., hahahahha, I'm going to seattle! nonetheless!
Alaska
10-17-2007, 04:18 PM
^Yo where's yr vlog?
Sunshine73
10-17-2007, 05:30 PM
OK, so I'm stoked!!! :hyper:
I'm 126 lbs, down from 130 (weight taken on a Dr.'s scale at my gym).
I'm at 35"-26 3/4"-33"
Down from 35-29-35
And I ate very healthy food today. Yeahooooo!
:party:
iambonbon05
10-17-2007, 05:46 PM
I still weight the same. Fuck halloween. And colds.
the_dfb
10-17-2007, 09:44 PM
^Yo where's yr vlog?
girl I felt tired alllll damn day. i dunno what the hell the deal is. I'll vlog tomorrow about today. HOPEFULLY. mid terms are stretching me THINNNNNNNNNN- hell it's the only thing that's thin about me at all right now, hhahahahhaa
TigersMilk
10-17-2007, 09:51 PM
Gar its on tomorrow! I'm making meals for a week so I don't eat any crap I'm not suppose to.
Samba
10-17-2007, 11:23 PM
My workout regimen is going well.
I haven't eaten well for the past two days, but if anything I'm more motivated to get back on track.
blondhottie
10-18-2007, 05:56 AM
Still stuck at 146 lbs., but my stomach is looking flatter. I've been faithfully doing cardio 5 days a week and ab exercises plus weight lifting 3 days a week.
As far as eating goes, I haven't been excellent, but not horrible either. I usually have one small treat each day, but I limit the portion sizes. If I want chips and salsa, I'll just have a handful of chips. If I want ice cream, I'll have half a cup. I've been trying to drink more water too.
Lola Rose
10-18-2007, 07:55 AM
I'm excited to do well today. I think that's a great idea tigersmilk. I'm gonna try to do that too!
the_dfb
10-18-2007, 10:23 AM
figured out what it was about yesterday- I was on my way to falling really sick. god i hate being sick. i get so negative, achy, and hungry.
anyway, yeah, I'm gonna eat and do whatever the fuck I feel like, 'cos when I'm sick that's how i ROLL.
sxybrat07
10-18-2007, 10:24 AM
W00t, I did another capoeira class. I'm not in as much pain anymore, and it's starting to feel like I'm actually accomplishing something. I shouldn't go get the pumpkin caramel latte from starbucks...but I'm gonna.
I'm PMSing right now, so my sugar cravings are up the fucking roof! Must maintain controoolll!!!
Samba
10-18-2007, 11:52 AM
I'm PMSing right now, so my sugar cravings are up the fucking roof! Must maintain controoolll!!!
It just occured to me that this was what happened to me over the last few days.
Today is my rest day, so just easy cardio for me.
Sunshine73
10-18-2007, 03:29 PM
Hello!
I went to Jamba Juice today and the girls working there were like, "OMG, you lost weight!" They noticed! :D Which is strange because I've only lost 4 lbs. But then again I'm short so I guess whether I gain or lose it shows right away.
I was just happy that they noticed. It keeps me motivated to keep going.
I had a Jamba Juice (250 calories one) and a salad for lunch. And C came over and we screwed for about 3 hours. The man wears me out!! Now I'm gonne take a nap, go to the gym, then get my kid.
Nighty night! :bedtime:
Keep up the good work girlies, and don't let a tough day stop you!!!
iambonbon05
10-18-2007, 03:38 PM
I finally lost a pound! :D lol... Two more pounds and I'm ordering stuff.
the_dfb
10-18-2007, 05:40 PM
I finally lost a pound! :D lol... Two more pounds and I'm ordering stuff.
hahahahah, you must be tiny already, huh? it's always hardest when you're already thin! well, 33% done for you!
I went to Jamba Juice today...
I miss Jamba Juice SO MUCH! I used to go there every evening to get my 'Mango-a-go-go' after-workout treat. :(
britt244
10-18-2007, 07:07 PM
my friend told me she can tell im losing weight. im more eating better than working out, though im TRYING to work out. i just am busy like whoa with school and stuff right now.
iambonbon05
10-18-2007, 08:09 PM
hahahahah, you must be tiny already, huh? it's always hardest when you're already thin! well, 33% done for you!
Pfft I wish haha. I haven't been working out enough, I'm sick and weather's yucky and well I'm just lazy haha. But I've been eating really well, minus the halloween candy and cold-induced urge to go buy oreos.
anabella
10-18-2007, 10:17 PM
I'm so excited for everybody who is losing weight and seeing results. I had a bad week though and didn't work out much. I went out on Monday night, got super hungover and threw up all day Tuesday. Actually ate nothing at all for over 24 hours. So needless to say I was down to 123 when I weighed myself today, boo.
I did cardio only today because I was feeling lazy. My friend laughed at me for saying that, but I find it mentally tiring to do a lot of different machines. If I just run on the treadmill or do the arc machine I can zone out. I did 15 min of arc and 40 min on the treadmill. On an incline so I'll feel the soreness tomorrow.
It's going to be really hard for me the next couple of weeks since I'm planning a move but I'm going to commit to working out at least 3 times in the next 7 days, to stay on track.
Samba
10-18-2007, 10:36 PM
^ That reminds me of when I came back from spring break one year and all my friends were talking about how great I looked and what I had done to lose weight. It was really easy. I had food poisoning for almost the whole week.
I just bought a 2 qt jug of Odwalla's Soy-Pumpkin Smoothie Drink! Yummy! This shall take care of my sugar cravings until this fucking PMS passes.
the_dfb
10-19-2007, 10:03 AM
Pfft I wish haha. I haven't been working out enough, I'm sick and weather's yucky and well I'm just lazy haha. But I've been eating really well, minus the halloween candy and cold-induced urge to go buy oreos.
give into your urge! that's what I do when I'm sick. I call it "making me happy when I'm bummed," but I think it's just your body trying to muster all the nrgy it can to fight fight fight.
if you wnt oreos- go to whole foods and get the good oragnic kind. it's still got all the calroeis and ick, buttttttt it's soo much better for you, eh? less procssed food makes you a very happy girl.
I'm sick, too, in fact I just put up my sick vlog- I've been eating EVERYTHING I can get my hands on. in fact, I think I'm gonna order some cupcakes. banana cream, pink lemonade, and cocunt. YES, that sounds good. mmmmm, cupcakesssssssss
the_dfb
10-19-2007, 10:04 AM
Pfft I wish haha. I haven't been working out enough, I'm sick and weather's yucky and well I'm just lazy haha. But I've been eating really well, minus the halloween candy and cold-induced urge to go buy oreos.
my friend told me she can tell im losing weight. im more eating better than working out, though im TRYING to work out. i just am busy like whoa with school and stuff right now.
i totally feel you ont he school tip! being mid terms, too, i bet it's making shit rough for you, too, huh? don't sweat it- bust your ass during fall break, mang.
hustlebunny
10-19-2007, 10:15 AM
i have been doing more strength than cardio...not seeing as much slimming down as i'd like...arms are ok Thighs are still too big for my fav jeans...i'm gonna try for more cardio. My trainer challenged me to no alchohol for two weeks...she doesn't know my job...lol...I accepted the offer so tonight will be nigt two of no drinky poo at work.
Congrats to the ladies seeing results!
britt244
10-19-2007, 10:41 AM
i totally feel you ont he school tip! being mid terms, too, i bet it's making shit rough for you, too, huh? don't sweat it- bust your ass during fall break, mang.
i dont have fall break at my school. i only had one actual midterm, but i had a 15 page paper and 75 minute presentation. plus then that one test. haha.. so it sucks. school 3 days a week, my internship 2, work 3, plus all the monthly things i have to do for my probation/breathalyzer. i never have a free second!
but i am working harder at work so im counting that as working out.
plus, i've really changed my eating habits. i'm not eating totally healthy but i'm eating much better. i'm eating smaller portions and healthier foods. i havent totally cut out fast food but instead of ordering pizza i'll eat a pizza lean pocket or something. if i really want mcdonalds, i get it. but not very often.
the_dfb
10-19-2007, 11:22 AM
school 3 days a week, my internship 2, work 3, plus all the monthly things i have to do for my probation/breathalyzer. i never have a free second!
omg, Britt, we are so much alike it's scary.
I'm taking 20 hours this semester (changed my major at the last minute and I'm paying for it by picking up an extra semester- spring, ) 2 part-time jobs (the gym and cheerleading,) and my prbation stuff, too. only I'll be off paper next month, 'cos I finished up all my special conditions listed in my sentencing back in may.
jsut know it is totally possible to finish up everything you're doing without going COMPLETELY mad.
Cloacina
10-20-2007, 08:52 PM
Hey, ya'll. I was wondering if I could join in. I know the "deadline" was the first, but the first post said if anyone wanted to join afterwards, it would be okay. I know you all also mentioned doing a second challenge after this one. I'm sure I'll need to join in both- and then some. Anyway, I'm not a dancer atm, but I noticed another lady that joined said she wasn't yet, either. By the way, I've not ready every individual post in this thread, but I have skimmed the entire thing and read some of the posts. I will prob. be looking through it more in the future. I'll post pics a little later, when I can take some new ones. I might take some crappy webcam pics, but it is hard to see much from those, isn't it?
Height- Aprx. 5'3"
Weight: According to homescales- about 115, but according to the doctor's scales, it'd prob. be more like 120.
Measurements- I should mention, I am having my period at the moment, and I did the measurements using a ribbon which I then measured with a ruler. I didn't have a cloth measuring tape. Um, I took the measurements a couple times, but they might still be a little off due to this method.
Chest- Without a bra holding them up (I have some pseudo-ptosis goin on) about 35 1/2-36 inches and when a bra (thin, so no real inches added from the bra itself- just the lift) is holding it up, it's about 37 or 37 1/2. It makes me sad because they used to be larger. I know bigger isn't necessarily better and I appreciate a wide range of sizes on other women, but I like bigger on myself.
Waist- About 28 1/2 one time. Another time I got 29 1/2. So we'll say 29.
Hips- About 39.
THIGH: Top (I saw someone else do this and I assumed they meant about where the leg meets the crotch- right under the butt, etc.); once I got a 22 and another time a 23 1/2. So, um, yeah I am sucking at getting these measurements tonight, but we'll go with a 23, since it is in the middle.
Mid thigh: About a 20, if I chose the right spot
Mid calf- Somewhere between a 12 1/2 and a 13. I used the right leg to measure my thigh and calf, so I don't know- the left might be a bit diff. I'd like to have larger more muscular calves.
Arms: The left is about 10- 10 and a half relaxed. And the right is about 10 and a half to 11.
Body Fat percentage: I have no idea.
Weaknesses: Pop (aka soda)- I'm addicted. I get very little water. Also, greasy food, salt, lots of condiments, eating out, and fast food. Also, I sometimes binge eat. Workout wise, if I miss a workout or two, I lose motivation and the habit. I take a day or two off between workouts so my muscles can heal and I can build muscle, but anymore than that, and I lose the habit I'm developing. I procrastinate terribly. I do like sweets, but not as much as some people. There's a few more when it comes to workouts, but I'll add that later. Now I'm in a hurry- I have to leave in a few.
Goals: I am not really worried so much about the number on the scale. I mean, I do want to lose a little body fat in some places, but I don't mind if the number on the scale raises if it is from muscle and not fat because I would like to gain some muscle mass. I also want to help strengthen my heart and lungs, and gain a lot of muscle tone. Plus, I want to gain flexibility and endurance. Oh, and while I want to tone all over, I'd love to have a bangin' ass.
I will list what I want to do for workouts later on. BTW, like some others I've seen posting- I'm a vegetarian.
the_dfb
10-21-2007, 12:28 PM
Well, y'all, I gained 6 pounds being sick and being on my see-food diet. This is cool, though, 'cos at least I put on weight to lose. Plus, maybe doing this will help me get down to 120 by December. I dunno, freaky stuff liek that usually happens to me.
Alright, back to this freaking stats homework.
I. HATE. STATS.
late
Joplin
10-21-2007, 05:46 PM
I weighed myself today and I'm 127 now! YAY! My legs are somewhat sore from dancing Thursday and Friday nights, but I went for a jog on the treadmill anyways. Too bad my Welbutrin is making me really dizzy :(
britt244
10-21-2007, 06:42 PM
crap, i forgot to weigh myself at my moms house today! but she told me i look skinny & im losing weight.. so yay!
iambonbon05
10-21-2007, 06:47 PM
Well I don't know how but as of this morning I'm down to 142 lbs! That means if it's the same or lower tomorrow 1) I've lost 50 lbs since around January of '06 2) I've reached my 3rd goal weight and 3) It's time to order some stripper supplies!
BalletBaby
10-21-2007, 08:34 PM
Did 35 minutes of elliptical today. Why am I so damn tired and why can't I stop eating???
britt244
10-21-2007, 09:28 PM
^ if you cant stop eating, it might mean your metabolism is going up! and thats a good thing! yay! :)
This fucking PMS needs to pass. I was doing really well, but I was craving chili and cheese tater tots from Sonic and I gave in! >:( GGGGRRRRRR!!! Oh well...thank God for soy-pumpkin smoothies to satisfy my insane sugar cravings.
Katrine
10-21-2007, 09:56 PM
I have been wined at dined all week at this conference. Plus, all the booze I've consumed has made my belly bloat. Back on the wagon now.
Last night played some intense dodgeball with a couple of ppl, then shot some hoops. This morning I jogged/skipped/trotted/walked around the lake trail, about 1.5 miles. Nothing too intense. But I ate lots of pizza for dinner.
Not sure what my weight is.....
I didn't work out for two days, but i'll make those my "off" days...so for the next 5 days I have to work out.
But today I did 45 mins of spin class...and the usual sit-ups and leg kicks.
Tommorrow, I feel like I need to jog...I haven't done that in a while, it'll be good for me because it'll keep the muscles involved with the jogging strong...( I hear that muscle breaks down if you don't work it out)... Also want to squeeze in some stair master and yoga...
Finally got the flax oil! It's good stuff!
I've realized it's tricky to keep from overeating because our body clocks get messed up from the dancer schedule...if we work at night...then sleep during the day/...and on nights we don't work we might get up ealier, and be up during the day...
Maybe it's best to choose a time as the beginning of the 24 hour period...and say within that 24 hours, you won't consume more than 2000 calories (or whatever it is for you)...
HoneyWest
10-21-2007, 11:44 PM
This is my first post, and I couldn't resist. I've read/skimmed about a third of the posts on this thread, so forgive me if I'm repeating stuff that's already been said or suggested.
First, I noticed some talk of different food subsitutes. Some of my favorites: At night, when you're craving ice cream or chocolate -- those yoplait yogurt whips in chocolate mousse. A warning: I find most of the other flavors to be kind of strange. Another dairy subsitute I love is cottage cheese instead of sour cream. I especially like it on tamales or with tacos. For me, cottage cheese was an aquired taste, but now I'm hooked. Another reason I like these subs is because they both have decent amounts of protein. Yay for that.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I'm so impressed with all of your athletic endeavors. I'm personally trying to gain weight, but it nothing to do with stripping, and everything to do with training for the fire dept. :firefight
Keep it up, ladies!
hustlebunny
10-22-2007, 09:31 AM
Ok, this was my first week of working without drinking...(ok,ok, i had a shot of vodka in VIP twice this week) However, that is a far cry from my usual multiple cosmo's and champagne...and I am shocked to report that i am actually starting to see the definition in my abs returning...my trainer told me that one shot of vodka is 250 calories and turns into sugar, so my cardio was doing nothing but burning two drinks...She challenged me to give up drinking for two weeks...One more week to go!
I have still only been getting in only two strength training days and 2-3 cardio...something better than nothing!
This week the goal is 5 days of cardio and two days of strength...
RoseLeigh
10-22-2007, 10:51 AM
I totally sucked exercise-wise this week. Between birthday, period, depression, midterms. Argh. I did a total of one class. No video, no cardio. Bleh. And I ate a lot of chocolate (everyone gave me chocolate for the b-day!) I did manage to sneak in a good amount of fruit (little no-HFCS applesauces and bananas) and veg (my usual frozen veggies), protein(pb, almonds) and water. I was also on the 'waking up late, no time to eat' diet-probably accounted for some of the depression. At least the meals I did get were fairly healthy. Except for the ones that were solely Cliff Bars.
I did stretch 5 out of 7 days this week. I am almost to a split. Trying not to push too hard. I feel good about that though-I'd like to be there by the end of the month, but we'll see. I have a lot of tension in my hips to work out. And I don't think I can do a straddle split.
But generally I fail for this week! Oh well. This week, more meals, more exercise (and sadly, more midterms).
Lola Rose
10-22-2007, 10:53 AM
I gained a little weight, 1.5lb.
:(
but I'm going to do much better today. and this week. boo,
Samba
10-22-2007, 11:11 AM
Am I the only one trying to gain weight?
I've been weight training so I kind of expect to gain a few pounds in the next couple months.
The weight training is going really well. The nutrition is harder for me. I'm not dieting, but I'm trying to eat cleaner. Some days I do well and some days, like yesterday, I do something like drive to In-N-Out and get a cheeseburger combo and milkshake. I do need to eat a lot of calories, but not like that.
I'm practically living on these soy-pumpkin smoothies to cure my manic urges to binge on sweets right now. I wonder if I'm gaining weight from them. :P