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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 12 July 2008 05:20 pm |
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Yeah, walking around the neighborhood is nice, but only at night, when it's dark. I'm still a little too self-conscious to do it during the day. I still remember the time I was eating a hamburger in the car and this group of guys drove past me and made pig sounds/faces at me and laughed.
Anyways, the bike is getting old because I'm pushing myself so hard on it. I love the bike, but I don't like to do a workout unless I really put forth an effort. Because my legs have gotten so strong, I have to work so much harder on the bike to feel like I actually worked out than I do on the treadmill.
Yes, I have considered doing weights, and want to start that soon. It's just been one thing after another with us, and we haven't had the money to buy either a weight set or a gym membership. Hopefully, we will soon, though...
As far as variety goes, I really don't have a lot of options right now, especially without the money. I simply cannot do the elliptical well - I've tried. I have a jump rope, but just like running, that puts too much pressure on my joints with my weight. I just can't get into the tapes that have aerobic style dance workouts. I tried to do Tae Bo, but I was never able to get the technique right.
Fortunately, I don't think my body has completely adjusted to the bike and treadmill yet, seeing as how I'm still making good weight loss progress. I try to increase the intensity on a regular basis, and I think that helps greatly.
Any other exercise suggestions that can be done with little to no money?
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Tratra
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Posted: 12 July 2008 05:45 pm |
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cportwine
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Posted: 12 July 2008 10:34 pm |
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You know there is always things you can do. Just find something heavy in the house and start lifting. Full pop bottles, things like that.
Also, Nobody said you couldn't just do regular exercises. Thats what I did after each kids was born to get the weight off. Just regular leg lifts, jumping jacks, sit ups, etc. I think I use to do a 20 minute work out every morning.
As far as tapes go. The only one I have ever really liked is the Richard Simmons one that is sweating to the oldies. Not sure which version it is. But, I love that one. I then later tried to do a Paula Abeu (or whatever her name is) and couldn't even keep up.
After reading your post, I think you should go out and walk, hold your head high and screw anybody else that doesn't like the way you look. I think you look great! And you should be proud, not hiding out in the dark.
I know from the pool this year, easier said then done. But, you watch, I will get into that two piece and go to the pool, if it kills me.
So, get out there and walk. It goes so much faster then the treadmill. 
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 13 July 2008 03:42 am |
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Yeah, I have looked into resistance bands. They're really not for building mass, but I don't really want to build mass, either. I'll give them more thought.
This coming up week, I'd like to start doing some other things in addition to my cardio. I'll probably start doing some crunches and reverse crunches daily. To my amazement, I'm actually able to do pushups fairly well now, also, so maybe I'll add those too, 3 times a week or so.
I don't think I'm fit enough to do pullups yet - maybe eventually.
I threw up again today, but I did not binge. I ate one bowl of pasta (about 2 servings) and my stomach started to hurt. I couldn't possibly have been full, because I usually eat more food than what I did for dinner. I ate a little bit more, went upstairs and threw up. I think something didn't agree with me. It was whole wheat pasta, Ragu sauce, parmesean cheese, and Mrs. Dash seasoning, none of which has bothered me in the past.
On that note, I'm going to type a letter for my grandmother, then go 'round the neighborhood for a walk.
Official weigh-in to come tomorrow. Downward ho. 
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MidgeH
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Posted: 13 July 2008 06:48 am |
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Hi Nick. Looks like you're still going strong! I'm a little concerned about you and your tummy though!
My first thought is that you might be having some gluten reactions, but you haven't cut down on carbs in the extreme, so maybe not. I feel really bloated and icky when I eat too much at one sitting now, could you be feeling the same?
Adding pushups is a great idea. They work a large muscle group, so good for metabolism. You like your exercise so much you'll probably be doing 1000 by the end of the week!
Hope your grandma is doing well - you're such a good grandson.
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 13 July 2008 06:44 pm |
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Today's official weigh-in is 264.0. This is the biggest loss to date, and most of it occurred the first half of last week. This tells me that a lot of it was probably water weight from my July 4th binge.
Well, pasta does have a lot of calories, but I didn't eat much, so I don't think I had TOO many calories. I really don't know what happened. I just have to be careful. I refuse to make throwing up a habit.
Wow...1000 pushups. I think that's a bit much, even for me, LOL. Maybe 600. 
I'll probably try the crunches and reverse crunches daily, but I think I'll do pushups every other day. Actually, today will be the first day I actually try, so I'll let y'all know what I'm able to do.
Downward ho!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 15 July 2008 10:25 pm |
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I decided to only do cardio this week, rather than start the other. ARGH - it's so confusing! Cardio is easy - you get your heart moving. You can sit and plunge a toilet for 60 minutes to get your heart going. LOL
Strength training, though, is much more confusing, as there are countless exercises, and countless opinions on what is optimal to go with them. Don't do situps - do crunches. Don't do crunches - do the butterfly. Don't just do the butterfly - do other ab exercises, too. Don't do a lot of ab exercises, it will wear you down.
I might just need to hire a personal trainer, or something. At this point, though, I could have a six pack and it be hidden under my stomach, so it might not be too critical at this point. LOL
I also decided to just do the treadmill this week. I might start the bike again next week, but it's been nice to be able to lay off of it for a little bit. :)
Another interesting note...
You've probably heard the expression that mirrors lie. Well, they do for me - thank goodness for the reality check of clothes!
Lately, when I've looked at my stomach, it either appears to be the same size as it has been or even a bit bigger. However, when I try clothes on, they fit more loosely, so I know that it's not really bigger.
I think I mainly perceive it this way, though, because the body loses fat at different rates in different areas, as Molly pointed out earlier. So...if, for example, my hips and stomach have gone down by the same amount, there might appear to be no change. On the other hand, if my hips have gone down more, my stomach might appear to be bigger, when it reality, it's not.
Downward ho.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 19 July 2008 03:59 am |
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Hey there Nick,
Glad to see you are still going Downward Ho! at a rapid clip. Midge is so funny with her 1000 push ups. You know I couldn't remotely do a push up with all that weight on but now 60 pounds later - I still can't do them. What a wuss. Show me how it's done!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 20 July 2008 08:15 am |
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Another week gone!
I decided to take it a little easier this week. I was probably due for that, anyway.
I didn't do a workout on Wednesday or today, and my diet has been much more...delicious, like the steak and baked potatoes that I had for dinner tonight. I feel a bit more refreshed, and am ready to start it full force again tomorrow!
My weight had gotten down to 260-261, but was 262 today. After today's yumminess, it might go up again tomorrow. We'll see, but as long as it doesn't go over 264, I didn't gain, and I'm fine with that for this week.
This week's exercise log was as follows:
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Treadmill: 90 minutes, 765 calories, 6.70 miles
Monday, July 14, 2008
Treadmill: 90 minutes, 789 calories, 6.84 miles
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Treadmill: 90 minutes, 801 calories, 6.89 miles
Weekly Treadmill Total: 4.5 hours, 2355 calories, 20.43 miles
On Thursday and Friday, I decided to walk around the neighborhood for a bit instead. Our neighborhood is a bit inclined, so I got an "elevated" workout, and it made my butt a bit sore. All good, though. 
I walked about 3 miles on Thursday and about 2 miles on Friday, making my total workout mileage for this week about 25.43 miles.
Downward ho.
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MidgeH
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Posted: 21 July 2008 12:31 am |
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Nick, I don't think I will ever understand how you can do 90 minutes on a treadmill at a time. My legs ache just thinking about it.
I think it's smart to have a light week, well light for you anyway. Gives your body a little time to heal.
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 21 July 2008 01:26 am |
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Today's official weigh-in was 262, a loss of 2 pounds. I'm very pleased with that, considering what all I ate this week. For crying out loud, I ate a steak yesterday and 4 loaded baked potatoes (loaded with healthy stuff, of course  ).
I was actually full, too. Not stuffed, just full. Since I don't eat really big meals anymore, I had forgotten what feeling "full" rather than "satisfied" feels like.
In any case, I plan to buckle down again this week.
Downward ho!
P.S. - My treadmill has cushioning under the belt to minimize joint stress. I'm sure that helps a lot. Plus, my legs are pretty muscular also, and they've probably adjusted pretty well by now. Maybe. LOL
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cportwine
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Posted: 21 July 2008 10:33 am |
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Thats great that you do that much on the treadmill. I can't do that much at one time. I have to break it up. I wish I could, then I wouldn't have to exercise everyday. I tried just doing 5miles at a time so I could walk only 4days, but the extra mile about killed me.
My treadmill has the cushioning also. So, YOUR THE MAN!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 23 July 2008 01:01 am |
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Thanks, cportwine!
Well, it's a little early to check in, BUT...!!!
Question:
What is even better than 101 Dalmatians?
Answer:
101 pounds lost!
That's right, folks, I'm down 101 pounds as of this morning, from 359 in January to 258 today!!!
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MidgeH
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Posted: 23 July 2008 01:05 am |
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OH! MY! GAWD!
Dude. Just... Dude. 101lbs in 6 1/2 months is ASTOUNDING. You must be doing backflips. (I mean that literally - I'm sure you'd have no problems with a couple.)
Thanks for letting us follow you these last few months, skinny-mini!
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mchen01
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Posted: 23 July 2008 01:40 am |
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Hi Nick! You're doing so amazingly well - you're really pouring a lot of serious effort into losing weight and exercising. Congratulations on the 100+ loss!
You mentioned wanting to do some different exercises on a low budget. I thought you might be interested in doing crossfit - it's low impact and great for hitting a lot of different muscle groups. This site has some beginner exercises to get you going http://www.crossfit.com/journal/library/BeginnersMay03.pdf. It comes with links that show you how to do the different exercises, but I found better videos of how to do the exercises on youtube. If you don't want to buy weights, you can fill empty water bottles with sand or something (you don't need a barbell, dumbbells work just as well). Works for me .
Michelle
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 23 July 2008 04:17 am |
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Nick, that is a fantastic accomplishment. You've really shown determination, and motivation, and you deserve a standing ovation!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 23 July 2008 07:38 am |
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Thanks, ladies.
ARG! Molly, how long was it until your butt seemed less ginormous? (I'm not saying it is, just using your words.) How close were you to your goal?
I didn't even realize how much I suck my stomach in in public until I measured myself tonight.
My waistline measures in at 50". Yes, 50", despite the fact that I can fit into a 38" pair of jeans, worn at my waistline.
My chest measures in at 45.5", and my hips, at the widest part, measure in at 42.5".
Needless to say, my stomach looks like it could stop traffic. How can I lose 101 pounds and my stomach still be so big?!?
For my weight (EDIT: height) (6'0"), normal weight for me is 137 to 183. I am very tempted to work toward 137, even if I have a sunken in face. At least my stomach might look normal.
This is a picture of my stomach I took tonight:
That's what I see in the mirror, and it is tremendously discouraging. I am still so very FAT!!! 
Of course, I already knew I was still fat, but I really thought I had made more progress than this. My wrist is a flippin' 7 inches around, and parts of my arms look bony. When is my body going to decide to take more from my stomach?!?
101 down...perhaps 121 more to go.
Sigh...downward ho.
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cportwine
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Posted: 23 July 2008 12:47 pm |
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You know even at 125lbs. my stomach still has a pouch. So, ab exercises is the only thing I can recommend.
And to be honest, your stomach don't look as bad as you think. My husbands is probably comparable. So, quit taking pictures of yourself. That will only discourage you. I hate looking at pictures of myself. The first thing I notice in them is how I still have that stupid pouch. Pictures don't lie and I hate it.
It took a long time to get over the sunken in face and the wrinkles I have now, that I didn't have before. I just try to use some skin care products and hope It looks better soon. I have discoloring in the sunken in parts of my cheeks that makes it look worse. I am probably just over dramatizing. But, that what it looks like to me. So, I would just go for whatever weight is good for you to maintain.
I lost 30 to 40lbs at first and then didn't lose anymore for another year. I think that was good for me, cause I learned how to maintain and not gain it all back. I didn't think anyone would notice the last 10lbs, but what a difference it made. I have more comments now then I did when I lost the first 40lbs.
So, quit stressing........your doing great!
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MidgeH
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Posted: 23 July 2008 01:42 pm |
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Nick, do you know what your waist measurement was when you started? My guess is there was a noticable change.
I sympathise though. I have a similar problem. Hips down, chest down (unfortunately! ha!) stomach as big and weird as ever. I have found some solace in doing multiple measurements. High waist (just under ribcage) has had a lot more movement then lower waist (right around b-button) and gives me hope. It also explains why everything still looks SO big - the top has gotten so much smaller that I can SEE more of it.
I wish I had more advice, but I think it's just a waiting game. The more you exercise the more fat you burn, and when it runs out of fat on the places it seems to have fallen from first it'll take the belly fat, I guess.
I have read that you can promote belly fat loss by avoiding all sweetened foods - both sugar and artificial sweetners. There is some evidence that it is a reaction by the pancreas to perceived imbalances in sugars that leads to it causing belly fat to store, and that insulin cannot tell the difference between regular sugar and artificial. Hmmmm... someone really ought to test this out.
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zenobia
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Posted: 23 July 2008 03:23 pm |
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are you serious? 101 lbs? in 6 months? that is just astounding!
midge, that's interesting on the fake sugar thing... i wonder how we could go about testing it....
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 24 July 2008 02:08 am |
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First, Nick I am not going to let you get away with that sighing and woeful carrying on. Bud, you have done absolutely amazing things! It didn't go on in a day, or even a year, and you are steadily, determinedly progressing toward your goal. I think you are awesome!
CrimsonAnimus wrote:
ARG! Molly, how long was it until your butt seemed less ginormous? (I'm not saying it is, just using your words.) How close were you to your goal?
LOL Nick see that's what I like about you. What you see is what you get. Not afraid to ask a woman about her ginormous rear. Honestly Nick, it has been step-changes. It comes off here and there. Tummy, then boobs, then rear, chin, legs, and again tummy, boobs, rear, chin, legs, etc. I lose it off the tummy and then later the butt catches up. As I was mentioning today my butt is getting smaller but its not exactly firm looking so I am not too pleased. Make sure you are doing toning, I have to get back to that. Crunches, Nick!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 24 July 2008 02:09 am |
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I've eaten very little sweets this year, probably less than 5 times, and that includes sugar-free sweets with Splenda or artificial sweeteners. I've never been a big sweets person, actually, even before. I stay away from corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup, too.
My stomach fat probably accumulated mostly from beef, cheese, and fried food. I've eaten a lot of pasta and potatoes, also, but I doubt I've eaten these as much as I have the 1st three.
So...even sweets avoiders are not safe from the gargantuan belly.
Thanks for the input, all. I feel a little better today. It was just a shock for me, is all. I can't believe that I lose 10 inches off my waist when I suck my stomach in.
And no, Midge, I don't know what it was when I started. I know I've lost a lot, but clothes hide a lot of things, and I don't think I've lost as much as my family thinks I have, maybe 10 inches at most. It's something, I know, but I have always hated my body, and losing 101 pounds (103 today) and still having a 50" waist is just a bit discouraging. I'm sure it'll come off, eventually. It's sure taking it's precious little time, though!
Downward ho!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 24 July 2008 02:15 am |
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And now to address Molly, who posted one minute before me.
Well, I don't have too much more to lose in some places. My hips, at 42.5", are already close to the bone when I press in. My chest has some fat still, but not much. It really needs more tightening. My arms just need a little mass. They are very small. My butt doesn't have a lot of fat, either - it also could just use some tightening.
So...I have still fat on my body to pull in other places, but it has to start targeting the stomach more soon! Baby steps, yes, baby steps...
Yes, toning needs to start soon.
P.S. - Yes, what you see with me is what you get.
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Another Day
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Posted: 24 July 2008 05:50 am |
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Hey Nick,
I've been reading your blog. I'm really impressed at how much weight you've been losing, I'm also kind of shocked at how you manage to keep going full energy at your calorie-intake, I guess we're all very different.
I know you only do cardio, but I definitely want to recommend you try to add in weight-training into your schedule. I know you're well aware of most of these reasons, but typing them can't hurt. Apart from the obvious increase in your metabolic rate from gaining muscle, gaining mass can actually avoid having "loose skin" by taking up the space that was once taken by fat and filling it with muscle. Its also very useful in that upper-body weight-training and leg-based cardio don't conflict with one another. You can burn 800 calories in your cardio session, and, if you have time, burn another 400 calories lifting weights without exerting yourself too much.
I know a lot of the supposed reports on weight-training can be conflicting, but the bottom line is, find out what works for you. Weight-training is a lot of experimentation, and the principles are really easy. I've been doing weight-training for over a year now and I've gained significant muscle mass, even though I understood close to nothing when I first started.
The easiest weight-training principles are, rest the area of your body after work-out for a day, and if its sore, you've probably exercised it well (although with time, you won't have post-workout soreness anymore as your body adapts, even though you continue to make strength gains).
If the cost of weight-training is discouraging you, I recommend you simply buy some free weights. When I started weight-training, before I got a gym membership, I bought 3 sets of free weights (1 pairs of 30 pounds, 1 pair of 35 pounds, and 1 pair of 40 pounds) and I did 7 simple exercises. (I originally only did 4 exercises, but I expanded them.)
These are the seven exercises and the order I did them in:
- Dumb-Bell Shoulder Press: 2 x 10
 
- Curls: 2 x 10
 
- 90 Degree Dumb-Bell Shoulder Press: 2 x 10
Its the same as #1, except you hold the free weights parallel to one another. Instead of - - you do | | (I hope I'm somewhat clear).
- Preacher Curls: 2 x 8
- Flat Chest Press: 2 x 10
- Tricep Extensions: 2 x 10
(Except with both hands)
- Upright Rows: 2 x 10
You can start with exercises 1-4 and then add 5-7 in as you get better. Even without having done weight exercises, you should be able to start at 20 or 30 pounds. You can probably buy a set from 20 pounds to 40 pounds off Craigslist for like 60$. I also spotted these adjustable dumbbells on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/York-Chrome-Adjustable-Dumbbell-Plastic/dp/B0012QX26K/ref=pd_sbs_sg_12
Its pretty old-fashioned but good quality and gets the job done, gives you all free weights from 5lbs to 40lbs in 2.5lb increments. Should keep you busy for 2-3 months until you're ready for 45's and need to hit the gym.
Of course, eventually its cheaper to just get a gym membership. Once you move past 40 pounds you'll start moving quickly, and its just not worth it to buy each new weight, it adds up fast, better to just get a membership.
Good luck man.
-AD
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 24 July 2008 07:04 am |
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Thanks for your input, Another Day!
I suppose I should list what my strength training goals are:
I have been big my whole life. Even when I was born, LOL. I'm tired of being big, whether it's from fat or muscle, so I'm really not interested in gaining mass anywhere. I just want a cut look. So...lemme ask you this - in your experience, were the 40 and 50 pound dumbbells enough to accomplish this task? I would imagine that anything past this is for people who want to gain mass.
Now, for specify body parts:
Arms: My arms are small. My wrist is 7", the middle of my lower arm is 9", and the middle of my upper arm is 13". I'm not some super strong man, of course, but I do think my arm strength is greater than what my arms show, and when I flex them, there is a little muscle showing. Still, they do look small against my frame. This is really the only area of the body I consider to be small, but hopefully, as I lose more weight, they will look less small.
Chest: My chest is 45.5". There is still some fat here that needs to be flushed, but not a whole lot. I'm pretty confident that my chest will not hang, especially when tightened up. Tightening is my chest goal.
Back: My main back goal is just to strengthen the muscles. A lot of exercises use the back, and it does hurt from time to time.
Legs: My legs are huge. The widest part of my thigh is 26.5", and the widest part of my calf is 18". The majority of this appears to be muscle. Still, I am actually hoping to lose some of this muscle as my weight goes down, seeing as how I think a lot of it is attributed to my being overweight.
Hips/Butt: My hips measure at 42.5" at the widest part. When I press in, I practically feel the bone right there. My butt is actually not very big. Like my chest, it just needs some tightening.
Shoulders: I don't really know what needs to be done here. Maybe like the back, they could stand to be strengthened for good posture.
Abs: Holy cow, where do I start. Waistline and abdomen are close to the same measurement - 49" - 50". All of my stomach muscles need work. I'm never going to have a flat stomach - I've had too much for too long, but I would like to tone it as much as I possibly can.
EDITED to fix thigh measurement.
Last edited on 24 July 2008 08:54 am by CrimsonAnimus
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EJ33
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Posted: 24 July 2008 07:40 am |
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If you're interested in strength training check out Sears/K-Mart.
The Weider Pro 256 weight bench and 80 pound weight set is $80.
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cportwine
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Posted: 24 July 2008 01:05 pm |
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Another Day wrote: Hey Nick,
I've been reading your blog. I'm really impressed at how much weight you've been losing, I'm also kind of shocked at how you manage to keep going full energy at your calorie-intake, I guess we're all very different.
I know you only do cardio, but I definitely want to recommend you try to add in weight-training into your schedule. I know you're well aware of most of these reasons, but typing them can't hurt. Apart from the obvious increase in your metabolic rate from gaining muscle, gaining mass can actually avoid having "loose skin" by taking up the space that was once taken by fat and filling it with muscle. Its also very useful in that upper-body weight-training and leg-based cardio don't conflict with one another. You can burn 800 calories in your cardio session, and, if you have time, burn another 400 calories lifting weights without exerting yourself too much.
I know a lot of the supposed reports on weight-training can be conflicting, but the bottom line is, find out what works for you. Weight-training is a lot of experimentation, and the principles are really easy. I've been doing weight-training for over a year now and I've gained significant muscle mass, even though I understood close to nothing when I first started.
The easiest weight-training principles are, rest the area of your body after work-out for a day, and if its sore, you've probably exercised it well (although with time, you won't have post-workout soreness anymore as your body adapts, even though you continue to make strength gains).
If the cost of weight-training is discouraging you, I recommend you simply buy some free weights. When I started weight-training, before I got a gym membership, I bought 3 sets of free weights (1 pairs of 30 pounds, 1 pair of 35 pounds, and 1 pair of 40 pounds) and I did 7 simple exercises. (I originally only did 4 exercises, but I expanded them.)
These are the seven exercises and the order I did them in:
- Dumb-Bell Shoulder Press: 2 x 10
- Curls: 2 x 10
- 90 Degree Dumb-Bell Shoulder Press: 2 x 10
Its the same as #1, except you hold the free weights parallel to one another. Instead of - - you do | | (I hope I'm somewhat clear).
- Preacher Curls: 2 x 8
- Flat Chest Press: 2 x 10
- Tricep Extensions: 2 x 10
(Except with both hands)
- Upright Rows: 2 x 10
You can start with exercises 1-4 and then add 5-7 in as you get better. Even without having done weight exercises, you should be able to start at 20 or 30 pounds. You can probably buy a set from 20 pounds to 40 pounds off Craigslist for like 60$. I also spotted these adjustable dumbbells on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/York-Chrome-Adjustable-Dumbbell-Plastic/dp/B0012QX26K/ref=pd_sbs_sg_12
Its pretty old-fashioned but good quality and gets the job done, gives you all free weights from 5lbs to 40lbs in 2.5lb increments. Should keep you busy for 2-3 months until you're ready for 45's and need to hit the gym.
Of course, eventually its cheaper to just get a gym membership. Once you move past 40 pounds you'll start moving quickly, and its just not worth it to buy each new weight, it adds up fast, better to just get a membership.
Good luck man.
-AD
This is great stuff, I may use this myself. Thanks for posting.....
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Another Day
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Posted: 24 July 2008 02:58 pm |
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Hey CrimsonAnimus,
Firstly, everyone always says when they first start working out that they don't want to become "too big." This is usually because they have seen pictures of body builders, or have seen some abnormally muscular people, and fear that type of overdevelopment. But this misunderstands muscle gain to begin with. Just like a dieter worrying about suddenly becoming too skinny, its silly for a weight-lifter to suddenly worry about being too big. Healthy dieting loses you 2 pounds a week, if being skinny requires you to lose 40 pounds, its not happening overnight, you can stop at any point where you feel you've met your goal. Weight-lifting even more so. You gain .5 to 1lb of muscle based on your work ethic, protein intake, eating and sleeping habits, and genetics. The amount of muscle for a guy to look "too big" is usually an additional 40 pounds on his frame, that takes about 70 weeks of constant determined weight-training to reach, you'll have plenty of time to adjust along the way.
There is no reason to fear becoming "too big." You're in control of your development, muscle gains come very slowly, and its much more work than you imagine. My stepbrother is a champion bodybuilder and I've seen how long its taken him to go from being average to really big (4 years), and it wasn't until the last year where he was being trained by another champion body builder every single day, started weight-training 6 days a week, and started upping his protein intake significantly that he finally started "exploding." That stuff is incredibly hard work and takes much longer than people realize.
As for looking cut. You can't look cut without weight-training. Weight-loss without weight-training makes you look 'skinny.' Weight-loss with weight-training makes you look cut. You need the muscle for that tightening and firming, and it should be developed proportionally. The free weight level that helps you look cut differs per person. My arms still aren't that big, and I'm using 80lb free weights now. I have a friend who uses 90lb free weights and their arms are even smaller than mine. I also know guys who stick to 60's and have much bigger arms than either of us. It boils down to genetics. Some people have very efficient muscles that lift more weight, and as a result, their bodies build less mass to reach the same weight-lifting goals. Others have muscles that are less efficient, so their body compensate in size. You'll figure out where you fit in as time goes on. If you start at 20lbs, it'll be 5-6 months until you reach 60lbs, so believe me, there is plenty time along the way to see what direction you're headed and adjust.
As for your stats, there's nothing particularly wrong with them. Your wrists you can't increase in size, there's no muscle group that can expand your wrists, you can build larger forearms, but thats about it. Wrist-size isn't important. Your other stats might be hard to read because you have fat mass thats affecting size too. Either way, set a goal for yourself for what size you want your muscles to be. I'm at 80lbs free weights, and I don't want body builder type muscles, I just want muscles that are well-proportioned to my 6'2 frame.
I can't comment too much on your stats, each person is very different. Some people look toned with less muscle, some people have more strength with less muscle, with some its the reverse, you can't really tell until you push yourself with weights.
Good luck man,
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Hey Nick, since you are interested in weights and stuff, I thought you might like to read this. I hope this link works: http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightlifting/a/freeweights.htm
I read it and it seems like for you a machine would be better than free weights. The article talks about the pros and cons of both.
Hope this helps....
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cportwine wrote: Hey Nick, since you are interested in weights and stuff, I thought you might like to read this. I hope this link works: http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightlifting/a/freeweights.htm
I read it and it seems like for you a machine would be better than free weights. The article talks about the pros and cons of both.
Hope this helps....
I would specifically not recommend this article simply out of personal experience. I think its great you read articles on this stuff, but I think this article is really inaccurate. It feels as if the author had to meet her weekly quota and just decided to just make up a new topic: Use free weights or machines? The short answer is both. There is no trade-off, they all serve different functions. You cannot hit all muscle groups with free weights, and you cannot hit them with machines, thats why you have a routine of exercises that moves you from free weights to barbells to machines to more.
The arguments against free weights are inaccurate. There is no difficulty in using free weights, the motions are simple and you simply do them in front of a mirror. When I started out, I knew nothing about free weights, and I just made up my own exercises, pretty soon I realized that my exercises already had real names, like curls, shoulder presses, preacher curls, hammer curls, tricep extensions. Everyone invents their own exercises, and they work. Having read just that exercise list, Nick already knows enough about free weights to be able to do them.
The primary difference between free weights / barbells and machines is that machines do not require muscle balance. When you lift free weights, you need to keep perfect balance or you can't use the correct muscles, which causes you to fail the exercise. When you use machines, you don't need balance, the axel restricts the movement the weights can take and you just push with maximum force in every single possible direction until the weights move far enough. The end result is that people can work with much larger weights on the machines, because none of their muscles are focusing on balance, but at the same time, these people don't learn the balance they need. Free weights teach you balance which helps reduce injury.
Another problem with machines is that machines can't isolate specific muscles. When you have a shared weight between two hands, you use your chest muscles. For example, a bench press is a chest exercise, machine presses, even if they mimic free weight exercises, transform themselves into chest exercises. The end result is more pressure on the chest, less on the arms. As a result, machines can't properly isolate specific muscles, like biceps or triceps. The only machines that isolate specific groups are adjustable cables that let you use them as resistance-free weights.
As a weight-lifter, I use all major methods. I do free weights for about 30 minutes, I do machines for 15 minutes, bar dips and pullups for 15 minutes, barbells (bench press, incline press, decline press, lifts) for 20 minutes, and resistance/pulleys for another 10 minutes. There are advantages to each exercise, they all work on different muscle groups, thats why you need all to have a fully balanced plan.
As a beginner, there is no reason not to use free weights, and if you're just starting out, free weights are the most versatile and useful way to build your balance/coordination, and get your biceps/triceps/shoulders/chest up to par to prepare for more serious weight-lifting in the gym. The exercises are straight forward, all you need is a mirror. A machine can't work enough muscle groups, machines only work a few groups without isolating specific muscles.
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 25 July 2008 07:24 am |
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Thank you both. I greatly appreciate your input.
I had a hard day today on the bike. I had to tone it down a bit, and actually came close to stopping during the session. My vision also blurred for a second afterwards.
I need to work on my back, too. It's been hurting after my workouts. The pain usually subsides within a reasonable time afterwards, but I'd rather it not happen at all. It didn't used to. I've been working on my posture, too. Eh.
I have set a new weight loss record this week. 8 pounds in the last 4 days - 2 pounds per day. Unbelievable, and I don't think a lot of it is water, either. Maybe it's compensating for last week somehow. I don't know. I'm not hungry, I have good energy, etc. and so on.
I have been walking around the neighborhood some in addition to my usual cardio, so I need to make sure I include that in my log here this week.
Downward ho and stuff.
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cportwine
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Posted: 25 July 2008 01:10 pm |
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| Congrats on the 8lbs lost! That is terrific.....
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MidgeH
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Posted: 25 July 2008 04:18 pm |
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| It's wonderful that you are still posting such huge numbers after almost 7 months. You must have done amazing things to your metabolism!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 26 July 2008 07:53 am |
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Thanks ladies, as always. You all are the best!!!
I really have nothing of value to say at this time, but I just wanted to come in here and talk, because I'm bored. LOL
Here at about 5:00 AM, I will be doing my workout, and then dinner.
WARNING - THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT WILL CONTAIN SARCASM
There will be salad on the menu. I am so ecstatic I could just pass out.
END SARCASM
Hey, I have an  ! I could just eat a few slices of  . However, I really don't want a doctor to have to  my  , so I shall refrain. 
Wow, I really am bored.
Walking outside has been so nice. I looked forward to it when I did it earlier. Eventually, I might even stop using the treadmill except in inclement weather. We are on West Nile virus alert, though, and I do walk at night, so I should be cautious about mosquitoes. Maybe, though, I should just throw caution to the wind, or however that saying goes.
I am so glad it's Friday. I always looked forward to Friday back when I had a real job and stuff - you know, one where you actually leave the house. Now, though, Friday is the last day of my workout week. I'll probably walk around the neighborhood for a couple of miles or so tomorrow anyway, just for leisure, and to do something.
By the way, I know it's Saturday, but I just woke up close to 8 PM or so, give or take an hour, so I still consider it Friday for all intents and purposes.
Weight was 253 this morning, and 253.0 at that. It probably will drop a little more tomorrow (AKA today). Already 9 pounds, though. 
Yes, I must be doing wonders for my metabolism. It's the cinnamon. It just HAS to be!!! LOL
Next week, I am toning down the bike. Maybe I'll just do 10 miles in 30 minutes instead of 11. You wouldn't BELIEVE how much difference that makes, with it being the same duration.
I will, however, continue to improve on my walking. Walking is GREAT! Walking outside is better. More freedom of movement, and because my neighborhood is on an incline, a better workout. I have to watch my pace, though. The road doesn't move for me!!!
Shall I continue to ramble? Sure, why not...
I think we should all say the following to ourselves every day:
1.) I will strive daily to be the best that I can be.
2.) I am beautifully and wonderfully made.
3.) I will love myself for who I am, no matter what anybody else has to say about it.
4.) I am a sexy fox.
If I say #4 daily 4,748.25 times starting when I am age 27, I might believe it by the time I am 40.
Have any of you been afraid to act confidently because you are afraid of coming across as narcissistic or arrogant? Both of these are a huge turn-off for me with people. I would love to be comfortable in my own skin, but I don't want to look in the mirror and say, "Hey, Mr. Sexy. *SMOOCH*" LOL
One day at a time, I suppose.
Sigh...there's more I would like to say here, because I know I'm among friends, but I should probably refrain. So...moving on!!!
*Scrolls up* Wow, did I really say all that?
Arg, it's 3:44. I need to work out in 1 hour and 16 minutes. Whoa! Now it's 3:45! Time really does fly when you are having fun.
No, I'm not drunk or on any substances. I'm just bored.
Hey, in case you didn't see it in the other thread, my Heart Rate Recovery is 30 BPM! That is, of course, assuming I did it correctly. This is better than the average! Once again, assuming I did it correctly...LOL
What else can I say? Oh, YES! We are having pitas tomorrow with taco stuff. I have been looking forward to it. Greatly. In fact, I dare say that I have been looking forward to it COLOSSALLY!!!
You know, I should probably cave in and eat fast food. I'll bet that after 6 months of eating like I have been, I'll get sick, and that will deter me from desiring it in the future, at least for a while. Maybe it wouldn't, though. No, I'm not going to test that theory, although it is quite pathetic that my mouth is literally watering as I am typing this paragraph. LOL
OK, I guess I'm done. If you got this far, thanks for listening.
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Posted: 26 July 2008 11:57 am |
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Tonight (today), I had one of the best workout sessions that I have had in a while. I only did 10.5 miles on the bike, and only averaged 190 watts, and boy, what a DIFFERENCE it made. Next week, I think I'll stick closely with this bike regimen. I think it's better than not doing it altogether.
The treadmill workout was wonderful. It's the most distance I've done in 1 hour (4.73 miles), and likewise one of the most energetic ones as well.
My heart rate monitor started working again (at least I hope so), and I was able to use it today to track my fitness progress.
In the first week of June, I averaged 4.18 miles daily in 60 minutes on the treadmill, and my heart rate averaged about 79% overall.
Tonight, I walked 4.73 miles in 60 minutes, and my heart rate averaged about 75%! I even walked 4.5 consecutive minutes at 6.0 MPH, and my heart rate got all the way up to 94%. This is definitely an improvement for me!
As far as the bike goes, despite taking it ENORMOUSLY easier than I usually do, my heart rate still averaged 77%, and got all the way up to 85%!
Yes, it is time for a week of easier cycling.
I'll post my workout log tomorrow, after my walk.
Downward ho!!!
P.S. - Have any of you seen Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends? My sister and nephew have got me watching it. I dreamed about Blooregard last night. Maybe I shouldn't watch cartoons before bed!
Yes, I still watch cartoons. Growing old is required. Growing up is optional.
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Posted: 26 July 2008 01:14 pm |
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I know boredom is no ones friend when dieting. That's why I spend so much time on here myself. So, feel free to ramble on as much as you want.
Walking outside is so much nicer than the treadmill. The only problem I have with that is my foot. Doesn't hurt on the treadmill. So, I walk around the track here in town allot.
Fast food- thats a hard one. I still give in once in awhile on that one. I think the first time I gave in was like 3 months into dieting. I was so upset at myself for doing it. But, I couldn't take it anymore. I didn't get sick or gain anything from it. But, it really did a number on my head. I have heard from others that have pigged out on fast food complain of getting the runs. But, never anyone getting sick.
I also tend to think that you are setting yourself up for a binge when not allowing fast food. Maybe you could work in a treat, for yourself - with in reason. So, that a binge doesn't happen. I am pretty good about controlling myself now. I decide ahead of time if I am going to eat and then I stick with it. Like yesterday, I decided, yep, McDonnell's was for me. But, then last friday, when I had a bad day, I wouldn't allow myself arbys. So, it more about controlling yourself, I think, anyway.
There is nothing wrong with being confident with yourself. I have done just what you have said "hey sexy" SMOOCH. I just don't let anybody see me do it, lol. I think we have a right to feel good about ourselves. It makes up for all the times we don't feel good about ourselves (which can be allot for me). I agree with you that I hate people you act like there #%@&! don't stink. But, I really think thats more about how I am viewing the person then how they are acting. And even though I hate it as much as you do. Some people find that quality in a person, sexy or whatever. I have never gotten that.
Cartoons are great! I love watching the tom and jerry ones and scooby do rocks...
Well, I am off to scope out the other post.....have a great weekend!
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Posted: 26 July 2008 02:27 pm |
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Yeah...I STILL haven't been to the Olive Garden. Let me check and see when I was supposed to do that...
OMG...June 7th. That was 40 pounds ago. I'm overdue for it!!!
Let's see...what will I eat? Probably a whole big bowl of salad, 12 breadsticks, chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, ravioli, 3 Italian sausage links, and a tiramisu! Or not...I don't even wanna think about what that would do to my body.
I do like what I see when I look in the mirror on some days, like after I got out of the shower a bit ago. In the past, I've thought of myself as average looking, but lately, I've felt more handsome. I definitely look more like my father these days. At least, I think I do. I haven't talked with him in 13 years.
I totally understand being attracted to confidence. Confidence is sexy, but yeah, I just don't understand how some people find arrogance to be sexy. In my own experience, arrogant people often have some serious insecurities of their own.
Cartoons are awesome! Just about all I watch on TV anymore are cartoons and Law & Order, LOL. I still say that the poor coyote needs to catch that roadrunner! It's just not right.
Well, I am going to go upstairs and further destroy my ears with pumping video game music. You gotta love the classical music style mixed in with rock and heavy metal, LOL. I don't think I could've gotten this far with exercise without my music. I might become hard of hearing at an early age, but at least I'll be fit!!!
Sleep to come in 35 minutes.
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Posted: 26 July 2008 02:39 pm |
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The boredom post was fabulous! Your diary is fun to read. You are right about fast foods (aka fat foods) Once you stop eating them for a few months, if you try them again you will notice the taste of grease, coating your mouth and then I get really ill and it takes days to recover. Not worth it.
Cheers to salads.
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Posted: 26 July 2008 03:41 pm |
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| These are some of the best journal entries...ramble all you want Nick, you have a flair for it. You are still working out like a madman. 253. Amazing. Nick you can have confidence without arrogance, and confidence is sexy. I feel lucky that you are sharing your journey with us because *you've got what it takes*, and watching you get there is pretty cool!
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MidgeH
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Posted: 26 July 2008 08:06 pm |
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I love the loopy posts. You've inspired me to get off my #%@&! today, Nick. I'm going to go workout now so I feel a little less slovenly compared to you.
But first I have to go say "you're a sexy fox!" to the mirror.
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 27 July 2008 07:06 am |
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Thanks, ladies!
Sigh...I went crazy again tonight.
I binged. I REALLY binged. It probably wasn't as many calories as my 4th of July binge, but it was still really bad. 9 half pitas filled with taco stuff. 9!!!
I've been looking forward to them this week, and I suppose in my mind, I just wanted to eat as many as I could. All in all, I believe it was still 2000 calories or less, because I ate whole wheat pitas, 96/4 meat, and part skim cheese, along with tobasco sauce, fat free sour cream, and veggies, which don't have much bearing. 2000 is probably an overestimate.
Anyways, naturally, I got sick, went upstairs, and...you guessed it, threw up.
Just to see how much I had actually overeaten, I weighed myself before and after I threw up. I lost 3.4 pounds by throwing up. Not good. My face also gets really blotchy when I throw up, and last time, it lasted for a few days, I believe.
I have to stop doing this. I have learned that I have little willpower when it comes to tacos and associated items with taco ingredients. So...I need to find something else to eat on Saturdays, something that is still tasty, that I can look forward to, but that I won't go berserk over.
OK, onto better things, like my exercise log this week!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Bike: 30 minutes, 483 calories, 11.1 miles, 225 average watts
Treadmill: 60 minutes, 537 calories, 4.67 miles
Monday, July 21, 2008
Bike: 30 minutes, 477 calories, 11.1 miles, 222 average watts
Treadmill: 60 minutes, 542 calories, 4.70 miles
Neighborhood Walking: 1.5 miles
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Bike: 30 minutes, 460 calories, 10.9 miles, 213 average watts
Treadmill: 60 minutes, 538 calories, 4.66 miles
Neighboorhood Walking: 1.5 miles
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Bike: 30 minutes, 465 calories, 11.0 miles, 215 average watts
Treadmill: 60 minutes, 560 calories, 4.66 miles
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Bike: 30 minutes, 462 calories, 10.9 miles, 214 average watts
Treadmill: 60 minutes, 541 calories, 4.69 miles
Neighborhood Walking: 1.5 miles
Friday, July 25, 2008
Bike: 30 minutes, 415 calories, 10.5 miles, 190 average watts
Treadmill: 60 minutes, 544 calories, 4.73 miles
Neighborhood Walking: 1.5 miles
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Neighborhood Walking: 2.0 miles
Weekly Bike Total: 3 hours, 2762 calories, 65.5 miles
Weekly Treadmill Total: 6 hours, 3262 calories, 28.11 miles
Weekly Neighborhood Walking Total: 8.0 miles
The pace (EDIT: paces) of my neighboorhood walks totally vary. When I walk with my grandmother, it seems to be as slow as 1-2 MPH. When I walk alone, I think it sometimes gets up to 5 MPH or so. I haven't been tracking my time. Maybe I'll start doing that next month.
Next week, I plan to keep it up with my treadmill and neighborhood walking workouts. I also plan to do to the bike, but at a much lower intensity, close to what I did on Friday.
Official weigh-in to come tomorrow (AKA later today). Downward ho.
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MidgeH
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Posted: 27 July 2008 04:51 pm |
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Nick, if you have one in your area I have fallen in love with the Qdoba Naked Taco salad (with chicken). It's very mexican-y and with no cheese or s. cream it's only 350 cals - and very very satisfying. (I'm sure you can add a little cheese and a dab of sour cream with no ill effects).
Other than that I have controlled binges by simply not making/buying enough to binge on.
Hope you are feeling OK today!
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Posted: 27 July 2008 06:05 pm |
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You work so hard all the time and with a high level of focus, intensity, and motivation. Perhaps by setting your sights and anticipation on a single "treat day" (or "treat meal") you are setting yourself up subconsciously for these binges? Do you feel that you are rebelling against yourself? What was going through your mind when you were eating the tacos? If you don't want to talk about this, just say so.
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cportwine
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Posted: 27 July 2008 08:20 pm |
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Yea, binge is a hard one. I still do it myself. I usually end up punishing myself with exercise. I tell myself it's damage control, but really just mad at myself and make myself work out hard because of it.
I don't recommend that, I think you should try to change something so that your not setting yourself up for a binge. Maybe just one small treat every so often instead of a treat meal kind of thing. I don't know. Play around with it and figure out something that works for you. You can't keep making yourself sick like that. Your going to end up with some sort of eating disorder.
And to be honest, at least it was tacos, you could of had 6 steaks or something. Tacos are fairy good for you, besides the beef. I use the whole grain stuff for the shells and I even have started using ground turkey for the meat. It's not as good, but not to bad. If I make it spicy enough, can't even tell. Oh yea, like another person said, chicken is a great alternative. I have done that lots of times in taco stuff.
Anyway, hope you feel better and are getting back on track....
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Posted: 28 July 2008 01:02 am |
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Thanks, ladies.
So...what went through my mind when I binged? Well, throughout the week, I am tempted by various food items that my family makes. I don't eat them for two reasons:
1.) My mind reverts to the exercise level I'm doing, and I realize that I'm working too hard to eat something like that.
2.) I know in the back of my mind that I'm going to have a day that week where I can eat something that is a real treat for me.
I live with my mother, sister, nephew, and on occasion, grandmother. Most days, I eat differently than they do, because I pretty much stick to the diet that I outlined earlier. On Saturdays, though, we usually eat the same meal. Perhaps it would help if they ate something different on Saturdays, and I made something just for me that was a treat of sorts, in a quantity that I couldn't binge on. I'll try that this Saturday, and if that doesn't work, well, I'll just have to try something else.
Thanks for the suggestions on the alternatives!
And yes, I am feeling better today. My face is still blotched, but I expected that. One thing I didn't really expect was my daily weigh-in: 251, a loss of 11 pounds last week.
Downward ho.
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Posted: 28 July 2008 03:07 am |
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What works for me (to have pizza or whatever) is to know how many calories I want to spend in advance, I then set the quantity of food and also have as many veg/salad as my heart desires to go with. Maybe you just need to plan a very specific boundary of how much 'treat' you will allow yourself to have when the big day gets there. Perhaps this will allow you to still have a lovely meal with the rest of the family.
I am glad you are doing better, you sound more like your old self. Downward ho!
And - congrats on the 251. What will it feel like to weigh below 250? You will soon know!
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Posted: 28 July 2008 03:36 am |
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That is a great idea... Me and my family are yet to get to that point. They will not eat anything that I make, cause they know, I will only make healthy things. Which is why we don't have family meals anymore... I really hate that. But, I can't sit at a table with fating foods and not eat them...just can't do it.
On the other hand, I have been making my own granola, and the kids are eating it. Go figure, if they knew what was in it, they would not touch it. My son even asked for it instead of the boxed kind that I had.
So, good luck, just maybe that will work...
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Posted: 28 July 2008 08:34 am |
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Yes, I will soon be below 250! Another milestone for me.
I have been feeling differently lately:
1.) My back has been hurting frequently. I don't know why this is - I think I'm using proper form in my cardio, but it's nothing some strength training probably couldn't fix.
2.) Tonight, we went to the movies. As soon as we stepped out the doors, my mom asked me if I liked the movie. I stood there for a bit trying to remember what movie I had just seen. I totally phased out, and couldn't remember a thing. She had to tell me what movie we saw. That could have just been a dense moment. I hope so.
3.) Even my light strolls outside seem to have gotten harder on me. I might just be pushing it too hard.
I am taking it easier this week, and perhaps even for a while by removing a day from my exercise regimen. I plan to work out officially Monday through Friday, and still go for a light walk on Saturday and Sunday, just to do something. I'm sure I will still see good results, and hopefully, it will be easier on me.
And now, I am going to go for a walk. I bid you all good night, good morning, or whatever.
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Posted: 28 July 2008 08:36 am |
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cportwine wrote: On the other hand, I have been making my own granola, and the kids are eating it. Go figure, if they knew what was in it, they would not touch it. My son even asked for it instead of the boxed kind that I had.
I was gonna respond to this in the last post, but I forgot. DOH, I'm losing it again!
This reminds me of my 6-year old nephew. We have a hard time getting him to eat healthy stuff. I told him once to eat his veggies so he could grow up to be big and strong. He responded, "Macaroni and cheese will make me big and strong!" LOL
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Posted: 28 July 2008 01:33 pm |
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Dialing it down just a smidge sounds like a good idea. I seriously doubt it will have any impact on your ability to keep posting high numbers.
Are you stretching before and especially after you bike? I mean deep, theraputic 5 mins or more of stretching. The position of upright bikes can cause hip flexors to tighten, which in turn puts the back out of wack and causes pain. Also doing the whole spinning class thing of lifting up and sprinting for a moment can help. Keeping the back in one place isn't good. (I know getting exercise advice from me is pretty hysterical , but I'm actually obsessed with it because of my inability to do it. So I'm just passing on what I learned from spending a bazillion dollars on trainers. )
Are you getting enough carbs? That can cause concentration problems. Spending $10 to see a movie then not being able to remember it sucks.
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