Deadflow3r said:

jillybean said:

Definitely do a combination of weights and cardio - by doing weights, you will improve your cardio output. By strengthening your legs during weight training, you'll be able to walk and/or jog farther and faster during cardio. By strengthing your core with weight training you'll be able to build lower back endurance making it easier to be on your feet for longer periods of time.

KLifting weights don't just garner aesthic benefits - they increase metabolism. If you do cardio for half an hour, you will burn calories and fat during those 30 minutes and for a bit after, but if you lift weights, your body burns calories while you lift the weights and the rest of the day as well - even while you sleep. Muscle requires fuel. DEFINITELY do a combination of weights and cardio. If you have access to a gym that offers kettlebells or a session with a RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified) trainer, go for it!! Kettlebells are low impact and very time efficient as you get cardio and strength training all at the same time.

Good luck to you!!!

This is the deal. I fit the image of the fat American. I am a 50 year old woman on a set income who has less that $12,000 a year to spend on herself. The walking sandals were made by Danskin and were at Walmart for $15.00 so I bought them and started doing it. I once bought a gym membership and that was a nightmare. I use public transportation in a city where it stops running at 6pm. So no gym. That does not mean that I can only walk. I know that they have weights at Target, Big Lots, Walmart etc. It is just being realistic about it and getting the right DVD or book to go along with it so I am actually doing it correctly.

Any suggestions for doing it at home?

I only workout at home as do a lot of my friends and I can say that most of them are in really, really great shape. You just have to find what works for you. A great resource is www.videofitness.com - they have gobs of reviews and lots of helpful people there. Someone might love Leslie Sansone's walking DVDs whereas another person might find them dreadfully dull. It's been my experience that the best workout DVDs are typically ones that aren't sold in stores. Some of my favorite workout DVDs are from Cathe Friedrich, Amy Bento, Art of Strength, Powerstrike, and Lauren Brooks. But again, you have to find what works for you. Because if it isn't enjoyable, you aren't going to do it. I happen to find kickboxing and kettebells very enjoyable, so I do them on a regular basis. I also happen to find junk food very enjoyable, which is why I don't look like I workout as often as I do!

Started running again last night after 3/4 months of doing nothing.

Not sure why I stopped running as prior to that I was doing between 5 - 8k runs at least four times a week. Hope the motivation stays, but I do have peaks and troughs with my exercise regime - either I am gung ho about it or I'm a couch potato.

PurpleJedi said:

irreverence said:

Fitness: I recommend creme brulee

Yeah...uhm...that's just a bit creepy.

Creepy? So I'm guessing you haven't seen Amélie then...

Hopefully I am getting back to my fitness regime, did another 5k on Tuesday and then 10k on Friday. The 10k almost killed me but I finished it. I can't believe I have become so unfit in the space of a 4 month period

Once I am sure I am back on track, I think I will add in some pilates on the days I don't run and some handweights and resistance training on the days that I do run. Don't want to take on too much at once and end up losing the momentum.

Back to 5k for tonight's run!

I have taken a couple of days off from walking because the back of my right leg feels very tight. Am I just being a wimp? I will go out again today. Should I be doing stretches even though I am just walking? I feel silly about all this.

irreverence said:

PurpleJedi said:

Yeah...uhm...that's just a bit creepy.

Creepy? So I'm guessing you haven't seen Amélie then...

I haven't.

I googled it and it appears to be a romantic comedy?

But you have to admit...without any type of background info....that pic is a little creepy; the big, dark, soul-less eyes under an intense stare...the uncommitted grin....and a magic spoon.

Back on topic;

I just discovered something interesting.

When I do pushups (which I suck at and I detest) I usually come out winded b/c I tend to hold my breath for the last few reps in each set. I don't know why, but I have to FORCE myself to breathe when doing them.

Then I went to the park again for pullups/dips/pushups with my friend...and he thought of using the parallel bars (used for dips) to do pushups on in order to get a deeper range of motion.

I tried it...and even though it's had to keep your balance while also performing this effin' move...I found that I was breathing normal and had an easier time completing my sets.

Go figure!

Deadflow3r said:

I have taken a couple of days off from walking because the back of my right leg feels very tight. Am I just being a wimp? I will go out again today. Should I be doing stretches even though I am just walking? I feel silly about all this.

IMHO... yes you are being wimpy... stretch it out and get your butt out there! I run thru pain everyday, there will never be a day when you wont have an excuse... you just have to tell your brain to shut up and put your shoes on!!

When you havent worked out in a long time your muscles will be stiff and sore... thats part of the fun in working out is that sore feeling because it lets you know you did something!!! Now if it REALLYYYY hurts to walk, or you are in ALOT of pain, take the day off... But dont let yourself talk yourself into not doing it.. It WILL become a pattern!

tinaz said:

Deadflow3r said:

I have taken a couple of days off from walking because the back of my right leg feels very tight. Am I just being a wimp? I will go out again today. Should I be doing stretches even though I am just walking? I feel silly about all this.

IMHO... yes you are being wimpy... stretch it out and get your butt out there! I run thru pain everyday, there will never be a day when you wont have an excuse... you just have to tell your brain to shut up and put your shoes on!!

When you havent worked out in a long time your muscles will be stiff and sore... thats part of the fun in working out is that sore feeling because it lets you know you did something!!! Now if it REALLYYYY hurts to walk, or you are in ALOT of pain, take the day off... But dont let yourself talk yourself into not doing it.. It WILL become a pattern!

Thanks so much Tina. I am totally the person that says to myself "be careful you don't want to have to go to a doctor" . I don't think I have ever pushed myself through physical pain in my life. Even when I had my daughter they ended up giving me a c section. I was disappointed. I wanted to know what all the talk was about. Really!

O.K. I will definitely go out today then. I do actually talk to myself when I take long walks. Ever once in a while I say OUTLOUD "you can do this" "just keep going".

PurpleJedi said:

irreverence said:

Creepy? So I'm guessing you haven't seen Amélie then...

I haven't.

I googled it and it appears to be a romantic comedy?

But you have to admit...without any type of background info....that pic is a little creepy; the big, dark, soul-less eyes under an intense stare...the uncommitted grin....and a magic spoon.

Watch it, it is not a romantic comedy, but very funny and touching. It was a sensation, at least in Europe.

irreverence said:

PurpleJedi said:

I haven't.

I googled it and it appears to be a romantic comedy?

But you have to admit...without any type of background info....that pic is a little creepy; the big, dark, soul-less eyes under an intense stare...the uncommitted grin....and a magic spoon.

Watch it, it is not a romantic comedy, but very funny and touching. It was a sensation, at least in Europe.

...but no impossibly death-defying multiple car crashes or talking CGI mascots?

No thank you.

This is America, and we need blood, guns, boobs and Bruce Willis in our movies.

Deadflow3r said:

tinaz said:

IMHO... yes you are being wimpy... stretch it out and get your butt out there! I run thru pain everyday, there will never be a day when you wont have an excuse... you just have to tell your brain to shut up and put your shoes on!!

When you havent worked out in a long time your muscles will be stiff and sore... thats part of the fun in working out is that sore feeling because it lets you know you did something!!! Now if it REALLYYYY hurts to walk, or you are in ALOT of pain, take the day off... But dont let yourself talk yourself into not doing it.. It WILL become a pattern!

Thanks so much Tina. I am totally the person that says to myself "be careful you don't want to have to go to a doctor" . I don't think I have ever pushed myself through physical pain in my life. Even when I had my daughter they ended up giving me a c section. I was disappointed. I wanted to know what all the talk was about. Really!

O.K. I will definitely go out today then. I do actually talk to myself when I take long walks. Ever once in a while I say OUTLOUD "you can do this" "just keep going".

I have to say that to myself all the time when I'm running! The knee pain gets bad for me but nothing than will stop me

Everyone start praying for me to find my house keys. I have been all ready to go for over an hour now and frantically searching for them so I can get this walk on. They should be easy to find since they have a bunch of junk on them (a tiny doll, a red high heel about 2 inches long and pics of my daughter.) I have got to get out of here!

Deadflow3r said:

Everyone start praying for me to find my house keys. I have been all ready to go for over an hour now and frantically searching for them so I can get this walk on. They should be easy to find since they have a bunch of junk on them (a tiny doll, a red high heel about 2 inches long and pics of my daughter.) I have got to get out of here!

prayers answered, I am out of here!

PurpleJedi said:

irreverence said:

Watch it, it is not a romantic comedy, but very funny and touching. It was a sensation, at least in Europe.

...but no impossibly death-defying multiple car crashes or talking CGI mascots?

No thank you.

This is America, and we need blood, guns, boobs and Bruce Willis in our movies.

A lot of CGI though.

And sex, love and quirkiness.

I'm sure Mr. Willis would agree it's a great movie.

PurpleJedi said:

Back on topic;

I just discovered something interesting.

When I do pushups (which I suck at and I detest) I usually come out winded b/c I tend to hold my breath for the last few reps in each set. I don't know why, but I have to FORCE myself to breathe when doing them.

Then I went to the park again for pullups/dips/pushups with my friend...and he thought of using the parallel bars (used for dips) to do pushups on in order to get a deeper range of motion.

I tried it...and even though it's had to keep your balance while also performing this effin' move...I found that I was breathing normal and had an easier time completing my sets.

Go figure!

Struggling to keep your balance is great for your abs and obliques.

Fauxie said:

PurpleJedi said:

Back on topic;

I just discovered something interesting.

When I do pushups (which I suck at and I detest) I usually come out winded b/c I tend to hold my breath for the last few reps in each set. I don't know why, but I have to FORCE myself to breathe when doing them.

Then I went to the park again for pullups/dips/pushups with my friend...and he thought of using the parallel bars (used for dips) to do pushups on in order to get a deeper range of motion.

I tried it...and even though it's had to keep your balance while also performing this effin' move...I found that I was breathing normal and had an easier time completing my sets.

Go figure!

Struggling to keep your balance is great for your abs and obliques.

Yeah, I bet!

It's awkward but I think I'll stick to it (while the weather holds out at least).

If you want to see what I'm talking 'bout, go to :41 of this video (before he lifts up one leg )

7k today

Neophyte said:

7k today

Excellent! I guess that means I can at least get out of the house, huh? I love this thread other people working so hard makes me feel like a big if I don't at least walk out the door! (The bus company is on strike here.)

Deadflow3r said:

Neophyte said:

7k today

Excellent! I guess that means I can at least get out of the house, huh? I love this thread other people working so hard makes me feel like a big if I don't at least walk out the door! (The bus company is on strike here.)

I am hoping that by posting on this thread every time I run now, it will stop me from losing focus again.

If my thighs aren't killing too bad, I should be back tomorrow.

Neophyte said:

Deadflow3r said:

Excellent! I guess that means I can at least get out of the house, huh? I love this thread other people working so hard makes me feel like a big if I don't at least walk out the door! (The bus company is on strike here.)

I am hoping that by posting on this thread every time I run now, it will stop me from losing focus again.

If my thighs aren't killing too bad, I should be back tomorrow.

It doesnt matter if your thighs are killing or not... GET OUT THERE!!

Pain is weakness leaving the body!! OOH RAHH

tinaz said:

Neophyte said:

I am hoping that by posting on this thread every time I run now, it will stop me from losing focus again.

If my thighs aren't killing too bad, I should be back tomorrow.

It doesnt matter if your thighs are killing or not... GET OUT THERE!!

Pain is weakness leaving the body!! OOH RAHH

THANK YOU! I don't want hear shit about pain. I'm squattin' 405 lbs. at age 50 - imagine how my thighs feel after a workout, but I'm still doing it.

No excuses - WORK THAT BODY!

uPtoWnNY said:

tinaz said:

It doesnt matter if your thighs are killing or not... GET OUT THERE!!

Pain is weakness leaving the body!! OOH RAHH

THANK YOU! I don't want hear shit about pain. I'm squattin' 405 lbs. at age 50 - imagine how my thighs feel after a workout, but I'm still doing it.

No excuses - WORK THAT BODY!

Here's some inspiration for ALL OF US!!!

Now get off your tush and go hit the weights!!!!

10:27am and I haven't worked out yet nor had breakfast. Need to move my ass!

I think the click of the mouse counts as exercise. That has to count for at least 3 or 4 calories.

kewlschool said:

I think the click of the mouse counts as exercise. That has to count for at least 3 or 4 calories.

same as walking to the fridge or pressing the buttons on the microwave

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

not sure - but the idea is spreading

kewlschool said:

Oh my God, that is so wrong! All I can picture is a grown woman riding it reverse cowboy. Let's face it Mickey would never but Donald is believable.