uPtoWnNY said:

Those of you who are more advanced should give Dr. Norton's routine a shot. It's done wonders for me. Just read Kool's testimony.

I'm still having a hard time just getting TO the gym...never mind getting to that state of fitness!

PurpleJedi said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Those of you who are more advanced should give Dr. Norton's routine a shot. It's done wonders for me. Just read Kool's testimony.

I'm still having a hard time just getting TO the gym...never mind getting to that state of fitness!

Like I said - if you can swing it, pay a trainer in advance. Maybe try it for two months. I promise you will NOT miss an appointment, and you might pick up the habit of getting to the gym regularly.

Or, a cheaper way would be to find a friend to be a workout partner. Schedule workouts together, with a cash penalty if one guy misses or cancels. For instance, maybe you have to pay the other guy $5 or $10 for a missed workout.

That might help. Good luck!

The Summer of Big Arms is almost over. I'm extending it to September 21, which is the official last day of summer. Pics probably to follow.

RodeoSchro said:

PurpleJedi said:

I'm still having a hard time just getting TO the gym...never mind getting to that state of fitness!

Like I said - if you can swing it, pay a trainer in advance. Maybe try it for two months. I promise you will NOT miss an appointment, and you might pick up the habit of getting to the gym regularly.

Or, a cheaper way would be to find a friend to be a workout partner. Schedule workouts together, with a cash penalty if one guy misses or cancels. For instance, maybe you have to pay the other guy $5 or $10 for a missed workout.

That might help. Good luck!

That's a freakin' great idea!

RodeoSchro said:

The Summer of Big Arms is almost over. I'm extending it to September 21, which is the official last day of summer. Pics probably to follow.

I'm so proud of myself. Last week I went to the gym 3 days....AND I've been the past three days straight. Went to a Body Pump class (barbells and weights) and got to the gym 30 minutes before the class to get my cardio in. Yesterday, took a break from the weights and just did cardio for 45 min. Today I will get my strength training in plus the cardio. Plan on going again tomorrow, taking a rest from the gym Wednesday and then going back Thursday for another Body Pump class. Haven't cheated at all in the past week or so (in regards to eating sweets or unhealthy foods)...even went yesterday to the dessert shop to add something to my birthday cake order for the end of this month and wasn't even tempted to buy a cupcake or anything before I left.

Then I got super when I was fooling around on the 'net yesterday and stumbled across what's going to be my next read:

Read some reviews and they seem to be positive for the most part. I guess the book is pretty much old news now since it came out in 2005, but I had no idea that Sly had even written a book.

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Getting back to it.

I have done a 5k run for the last two days - but it has been such a bitch to do, when earlier this year I could breeze through 5 and 10ks. Really need to give up the smoking, but I just can't.

Tonight it's Pilates.

Edit: Pilates - check!

Tomorrow: Either a run or high impact aerobics.

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missfee said:

I'm so proud of myself. Last week I went to the gym 3 days....AND I've been the past three days straight. Went to a Body Pump class (barbells and weights) and got to the gym 30 minutes before the class to get my cardio in. Yesterday, took a break from the weights and just did cardio for 45 min. Today I will get my strength training in plus the cardio. Plan on going again tomorrow, taking a rest from the gym Wednesday and then going back Thursday for another Body Pump class. Haven't cheated at all in the past week or so (in regards to eating sweets or unhealthy foods)...even went yesterday to the dessert shop to add something to my birthday cake order for the end of this month and wasn't even tempted to buy a cupcake or anything before I left.

Then I got super when I was fooling around on the 'net yesterday and stumbled across what's going to be my next read:

Read some reviews and they seem to be positive for the most part. I guess the book is pretty much old news now since it came out in 2005, but I had no idea that Sly had even written a book.

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Keep it up!

missfee said:

I'm so proud of myself. Last week I went to the gym 3 days....AND I've been the past three days straight. Went to a Body Pump class (barbells and weights) and got to the gym 30 minutes before the class to get my cardio in. Yesterday, took a break from the weights and just did cardio for 45 min. Today I will get my strength training in plus the cardio. Plan on going again tomorrow, taking a rest from the gym Wednesday and then going back Thursday for another Body Pump class. Haven't cheated at all in the past week or so (in regards to eating sweets or unhealthy foods)...even went yesterday to the dessert shop to add something to my birthday cake order for the end of this month and wasn't even tempted to buy a cupcake or anything before I left.

Then I got super when I was fooling around on the 'net yesterday and stumbled across what's going to be my next read:

Read some reviews and they seem to be positive for the most part. I guess the book is pretty much old news now since it came out in 2005, but I had no idea that Sly had even written a book.

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I have that book, too. It´s quite an enjoyable read but he got some help from a ghostwriter, but it´s a nice little fitness and nutrition book and gives you an insight into how he became what he is today and how he trained to have a certain physique for certain movies.

A good book with some valuable info especially for beginners but also for those who´ve been exercising for years.

Highly recommended.

Dr. Layne Norton has a bunch of videos on YouTube. You all should check them out.

uPtoWnNY said:

Dr. Layne Norton has a bunch of videos on YouTube. You all should check them out.

KoolEaze said:

missfee said:

I'm so proud of myself. Last week I went to the gym 3 days....AND I've been the past three days straight. Went to a Body Pump class (barbells and weights) and got to the gym 30 minutes before the class to get my cardio in. Yesterday, took a break from the weights and just did cardio for 45 min. Today I will get my strength training in plus the cardio. Plan on going again tomorrow, taking a rest from the gym Wednesday and then going back Thursday for another Body Pump class. Haven't cheated at all in the past week or so (in regards to eating sweets or unhealthy foods)...even went yesterday to the dessert shop to add something to my birthday cake order for the end of this month and wasn't even tempted to buy a cupcake or anything before I left.

Then I got super when I was fooling around on the 'net yesterday and stumbled across what's going to be my next read:

Read some reviews and they seem to be positive for the most part. I guess the book is pretty much old news now since it came out in 2005, but I had no idea that Sly had even written a book.

[Edited 9/10/12 4:52am]

I have that book, too. It´s quite an enjoyable read but he got some help from a ghostwriter, but it´s a nice little fitness and nutrition book and gives you an insight into how he became what he is today and how he trained to have a certain physique for certain movies.

A good book with some valuable info especially for beginners but also for those who´ve been exercising for years.

Highly recommended.

Oh cool, thanks for giving your take on it. I'm definitely going to go out and pick it up...or order it on Amazon. Thanks for the recommendation.

missfee said:

I use the "my fitness pal" app to track my meals and workouts...anyone else use it too? I find it to be very helpful.

I use it too. I even saved my own meals using their recipe tab. So far I have lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks. Keep it up, it works!

DysregulatedToxicity said:

missfee said:

I use the "my fitness pal" app to track my meals and workouts...anyone else use it too? I find it to be very helpful.

I use it too. I even saved my own meals using their recipe tab. So far I have lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks. Keep it up, it works!

DysregulatedToxicity said:

missfee said:

I use the "my fitness pal" app to track my meals and workouts...anyone else use it too? I find it to be very helpful.

I use it too. I even saved my own meals using their recipe tab. So far I have lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks. Keep it up, it works!

Congrats!

I don't know why it's so hard registering I must exercise. I must. I stopped for a while, new body pains, heat, time and so on. In that span I felt sooooo sick and completely exhausted. Started back, and I feel better than I've felt in weeks, not great, but so much better.

I reached another goal this week - I did three wide-grip chin-ups with 45 pounds strapped to my waist. Eventually I'll double the reps.

uPtoWnNY said:

I reached another goal this week - I did three wide-grip chin-ups with 45 pounds strapped to my waist. Eventually I'll double the reps.

Last summer I reached a similar goal; three unassisted chin-ups.

Then I fell off the wagon.

Now I'm back to trying to get to 4 sets of 10 reps on the assist machine (alternated between wide grip and narrow grip)...I used to do 70lb assist but right now I'm at 90lb assistance (half my bodyweight).

^ Good. You'll be doing unassisted chin-ups in no time. Slowly work your way up to ten. Wide grip chins are essential for a nice, wide back.

Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's will be here before you know it. That means lots of get-togethers and lots of food. Eat in moderation, don't slack off with your workouts and you'll be fine.

I am still doing my 2 miles 300ish calories on the treadmill. I feel lazy though. Hubby does 5-10k everyday without fail.

I am very proud of his hard work, he is looking very good!

uPtoWnNY said:

^ Good. You'll be doing unassisted chin-ups in no time. Slowly work your way up to ten. Wide grip chins are essential for a nice, wide back.

Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's will be here before you know it. That means lots of get-togethers and lots of food. Eat in moderation, don't slack off with your workouts and you'll be fine.

I saw a training clip on youtube where the guy stated that narrow-grip with palms facing you are "chin ups" and wide grips with palms facing out are "pull ups".

He suggested starting off with chin-ups (easier) then progressing to pull-ups.

Cutting back on my current Dos Equis obsession, and trying to ignore the cravings for Coca-Cola.

ZombieKitten said:

I've taken up trampolining!

Until you post a youtube clip on the trampoline...preferably in a tank top...I don't believe you.

Shanti0608 said:

I am still doing my 2 miles 300ish calories on the treadmill. I feel lazy though. Hubby does 5-10k everyday without fail.

I am very proud of his hard work, he is looking very good!

...the tv helps then, huh?

PurpleJedi said:

Shanti0608 said:

I am still doing my 2 miles 300ish calories on the treadmill. I feel lazy though. Hubby does 5-10k everyday without fail.

I am very proud of his hard work, he is looking very good!

...the tv helps then, huh?

Ha! Yes it helps him. I have to have music when I am on it.

Ran another half marathon today! Set a PR record for myself! I am

Doing another one next month! Gonna try to break todays record!

tinaz said:

Ran another half marathon today! Set a PR record for myself! I am

Doing another one next month! Gonna try to break todays record!

prodigalfan said:

tinaz said:

Ran another half marathon today! Set a PR record for myself! I am

Doing another one next month! Gonna try to break todays record!

Have been back on the workouts in the last two weeks, 5 days the first week, 6 the second. I am now spliting my days evenly 3:3 cardio and strength training. Not lookign to lose much weight (about 5 pounds) but am looking to lower my body fat percentage, hence the strength training.

I'm a bit concerned I will go off track again as I go on holiday in two weeks time, and although the hotel has a nice gym that i can use, I don't know if it can compete with sun and sea and me in holiday mode.