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coachkitten
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Susan you are doing so awesome!!
Audrey I hope that you start feeling better soon. Maybe just do an easy walk until you feel better.
What types of exercise does everyone do? I have been running a lot but I need to switch it up a bit. I am the type with exercise and food that once I find something I like I usually just stick with it and don't vary much. Creature of habit I guess.
Originally Posted by SuSana
I've been on WW for a little over a year and have lost 92 pounds 
If you guys want to get this thread going again, I'd love to participate! |
Audrey I hope that you start feeling better soon. Maybe just do an easy walk until you feel better.
What types of exercise does everyone do? I have been running a lot but I need to switch it up a bit. I am the type with exercise and food that once I find something I like I usually just stick with it and don't vary much. Creature of habit I guess.
SuSana
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Thanks Katie! You're doing great too!
I don't like to exercise so I do what I can tolerate which is walking outside, the treadmill & the elliptical.
Also about 1-2x a week my "personal trainer" (my BIL) & I go to the gym to do weights. He always changes up what he has me do so I never know what's about to happen. It could be weight machines, free weights, medicine ball, anything they have there. He becomes Mr. Army and is ruthless. I appreciate him for it though
| Originally Posted by coachkitten
What types of exercise does everyone do? |
Thanks Katie! You're doing great too!
I don't like to exercise so I do what I can tolerate which is walking outside, the treadmill & the elliptical.
Also about 1-2x a week my "personal trainer" (my BIL) & I go to the gym to do weights. He always changes up what he has me do so I never know what's about to happen. It could be weight machines, free weights, medicine ball, anything they have there. He becomes Mr. Army and is ruthless. I appreciate him for it though
coachkitten
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I wish I had someone like your BIL or a trainer that could just beat me up at the gym.
I for sure need to start lifting weights and do more strength training. I want to lose weight but also have some tone to my body.
I for sure need to start lifting weights and do more strength training. I want to lose weight but also have some tone to my body.
SuSana
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Why don't you get a few personal training sessions? I'm sure that after a few you'll be able to do the work out on your own.
| Originally Posted by coachkitten
I wish I had someone like your BIL or a trainer that could just beat me up at the gym.
I for sure need to start lifting weights and do more strength training. I want to lose weight but also have some tone to my body. |
Why don't you get a few personal training sessions? I'm sure that after a few you'll be able to do the work out on your own.
AudreyNicole
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I recently got the Jillian Michaels 30 Days shred DVD and a set of 3 pound weights. OMG it is killer! I did it for two days, and had to take a break. I could hardly walk. But for 20 minutes of intense workout, it's 3 activity points. I also just got a Wii fit, and have been enjoying that.
I had such a big loss during week one, but I am anticipating a very small one this week. I am counting points and doing well there, but my scale at home isn't moving. My clothes are getting looser though. I am having a hard time actually eating all of my points though. Can not eating all of them cause me to NOT lose weight? I get 23 points per day, and my average intake is about 21 points. I try to be so careful counting in the morning to make sure I have enough for the entire day, but then I end up with a bunch left over at the end of the day... Any advise?
What is everyone's favorite low point snacks? I need a little variety there.
I had such a big loss during week one, but I am anticipating a very small one this week. I am counting points and doing well there, but my scale at home isn't moving. My clothes are getting looser though. I am having a hard time actually eating all of my points though. Can not eating all of them cause me to NOT lose weight? I get 23 points per day, and my average intake is about 21 points. I try to be so careful counting in the morning to make sure I have enough for the entire day, but then I end up with a bunch left over at the end of the day... Any advise?
What is everyone's favorite low point snacks? I need a little variety there.
SuSana
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Yes. The number of points you get are the minimum you should be eating every day. Try to spread them out more throughout the day, if not just eat something that will use up your points before you go to bed.
| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
I had such a big loss during week one, but I am anticipating a very small one this week. I am counting points and doing well there, but my scale at home isn't moving. My clothes are getting looser though. I am having a hard time actually eating all of my points though. Can not eating all of them cause me to NOT lose weight? I get 23 points per day, and my average intake is about 21 points. I try to be so careful counting in the morning to make sure I have enough for the entire day, but then I end up with a bunch left over at the end of the day... Any advise? |
Yes. The number of points you get are the minimum you should be eating every day. Try to spread them out more throughout the day, if not just eat something that will use up your points before you go to bed.
gigglegirl
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amazing weight loss ladies, Susana-92, Katie-46, so awesome!!!
I recently got a hula hoop---the adult ones are so big compared to what you use as a kid. its funny, you can use it for such a short time and your abs feel it! Even read a warning for a max of 20 mins.
I definitely need exercises to keep me interested....there's only so much treadmill i can take!
Ive been uber busy with work, work, work. its getting old! i need to stop working all night and weekend, argh, and refocus back on me! Ive not bought makeup lately either, can't wait to check out some new items, i still have a gift card from Christmas so I'm thinking of a new funky blush.
I know you were away for a while Audrey, good to see you back!
and katie, your 5k run you did just a bit ago, is inspiring!!!
I recently got a hula hoop---the adult ones are so big compared to what you use as a kid. its funny, you can use it for such a short time and your abs feel it! Even read a warning for a max of 20 mins.
I definitely need exercises to keep me interested....there's only so much treadmill i can take!
Ive been uber busy with work, work, work. its getting old! i need to stop working all night and weekend, argh, and refocus back on me! Ive not bought makeup lately either, can't wait to check out some new items, i still have a gift card from Christmas so I'm thinking of a new funky blush.
I know you were away for a while Audrey, good to see you back!
and katie, your 5k run you did just a bit ago, is inspiring!!!
coachkitten
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Audrey like Susan said you do need to eat all of your points. I find that when I eat my all of my daily points and some of my extra weeklies that I lose more weight that when I don't.
Hannah if you are interested I did the couch to 5k plan which made training for the 5k really doable.
Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan
Hannah if you are interested I did the couch to 5k plan which made training for the 5k really doable.
Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan
AudreyNicole
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Wow, eat more, lose more? Awesome!
I need to start planning my menus I think. I am so paranoid about running out of points that I am too careful, and end up with a boatload at the end of the day.
I have been reading up on that running program, and as soon as my stupid cough I gone, I am starting it! Katie, were you a runner before, or did you just start with that program? Did you buy anything special in order to participate? (i.e. heart rate monitor, etc.)
| Originally Posted by coachkitten
Audrey like Susan said you do need to eat all of your points. I find that when I eat my all of my daily points and some of my extra weeklies that I lose more weight that when I don't. Hannah if you are interested I did the couch to 5k plan which made training for the 5k really doable. Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan |
Wow, eat more, lose more? Awesome!
I have been reading up on that running program, and as soon as my stupid cough I gone, I am starting it! Katie, were you a runner before, or did you just start with that program? Did you buy anything special in order to participate? (i.e. heart rate monitor, etc.)
coachkitten
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I was most definitely NOT a runner when I started.
At first it was even hard for me to run for 30 seconds but I stuck with it and it really paid off.
I didn't buy anything special at first but I just bought a heart rate monitor a few weeks ago and I am really liking it. A lot of people on the WW boards like the Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor so that is what I bought and it is pink.
It gives me a better idea of how many calories I am buring so I can accurately track my activity points.
Audrey are you on the WW boards?
| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
Wow, eat more, lose more? Awesome!
I have been reading up on that running program, and as soon as my stupid cough I gone, I am starting it! Katie, were you a runner before, or did you just start with that program? Did you buy anything special in order to participate? (i.e. heart rate monitor, etc.) |
I was most definitely NOT a runner when I started.
I didn't buy anything special at first but I just bought a heart rate monitor a few weeks ago and I am really liking it. A lot of people on the WW boards like the Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor so that is what I bought and it is pink.
Audrey are you on the WW boards?
AudreyNicole
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I saw the pink HRM and I was planning on getting one. I am glad to hear that you like yours
I saw it on amazon, but if you don't mind me asking, where did you buy yours?
I am SO not a runner, but it is always something I wanted to do. My DH enjoys running, and it is something I would love to be able to do with him. As silly as it sounds, I want to do it on my own, and not have him coach me. I want to know, for myself, that I did it. I think the couch to 5k will be perfect for me. Yes, I am on the WW board. Just reading for the most part right now, and hope to be posting sooner than later. I have the same user name as here
What's your username there?
| Originally Posted by coachkitten
I was most definitely NOT a runner when I started.
I didn't buy anything special at first but I just bought a heart rate monitor a few weeks ago and I am really liking it. A lot of people on the WW boards like the Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor so that is what I bought and it is pink.
Audrey are you on the WW boards? |
I saw the pink HRM and I was planning on getting one. I am glad to hear that you like yours
I am SO not a runner, but it is always something I wanted to do. My DH enjoys running, and it is something I would love to be able to do with him. As silly as it sounds, I want to do it on my own, and not have him coach me. I want to know, for myself, that I did it. I think the couch to 5k will be perfect for me. Yes, I am on the WW board. Just reading for the most part right now, and hope to be posting sooner than later. I have the same user name as here
coachkitten
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My user name on the board is kec612. I don't really post either.
I bought my HRM here:
Polar F6 Pink Coral Heart Rate Monitor Ladies Watch F6PNK-F
There was also a coupon code for $10 off your order which is: jomawc10
So it was a pretty good deal because everywhere else I have seen it was over $100.
I think it is good to start doing it on your own. You can go as slow or as fast as you want.
I bought my HRM here:
Polar F6 Pink Coral Heart Rate Monitor Ladies Watch F6PNK-F
There was also a coupon code for $10 off your order which is: jomawc10
So it was a pretty good deal because everywhere else I have seen it was over $100.
I think it is good to start doing it on your own. You can go as slow or as fast as you want.
SuSana
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Thanks
A hula hoop sounds like fun! I think I'm going to try to find one. One thing I would love to have for some reason is a trampoline. I don't think it's much exercise but it looks really fun
| Originally Posted by gigglegirl
amazing weight loss ladies, Susana-92, Katie-46, so awesome!!! I recently got a hula hoop---the adult ones are so big compared to what you use as a kid. its funny, you can use it for such a short time and your abs feel it! Even read a warning for a max of 20 mins. |
Thanks
A hula hoop sounds like fun! I think I'm going to try to find one. One thing I would love to have for some reason is a trampoline. I don't think it's much exercise but it looks really fun
Simply Elegant
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^Jumping on a trampoline is harder than it looks and it's actually good exercise if you keep moving.
coachkitten
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I weighed in today and lost 1.2 lbs! I so anxious to get to the 50 lbs lost mark. Only 2.8 lbs to go!
AudreyNicole
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WTG Katie! I had a 1.4 pound gain this week. I am not letting it get to me though... I have been sick, and my activity level has been zero for the last week. My leader said that after such a big loss last week (5.4 pounds), it is not unusual for a gain. And now that I know I *must* eat all of my points to lose, I am hoping next weigh in will be a good one
| Originally Posted by coachkitten
I weighed in today and lost 1.2 lbs! I so anxious to get to the 50 lbs lost mark. Only 2.8 lbs to go! |
WTG Katie! I had a 1.4 pound gain this week. I am not letting it get to me though... I have been sick, and my activity level has been zero for the last week. My leader said that after such a big loss last week (5.4 pounds), it is not unusual for a gain. And now that I know I *must* eat all of my points to lose, I am hoping next weigh in will be a good one
coachkitten
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You will do great next week. I have had a few weeks where I have gained and then had pretty good losses the next week and vice versa.
Are you feeling better Audrey? Did you start the C25K yet?
| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
WTG Katie! I had a 1.4 pound gain this week. I am not letting it get to me though... I have been sick, and my activity level has been zero for the last week. My leader said that after such a big loss last week (5.4 pounds), it is not unusual for a gain. And now that I know I *must* eat all of my points to lose, I am hoping next weigh in will be a good one
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You will do great next week. I have had a few weeks where I have gained and then had pretty good losses the next week and vice versa.
Are you feeling better Audrey? Did you start the C25K yet?
SuSana
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That's the best thing to do.
Since the beginning of the year I've had a weird pattern going on, gain one week, lose the next. Every single week. It's not because I've been going over points or anything, it's just the way it is right now. I'm not letting it get to me but it's kind of annoying now!
| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
WTG Katie! I had a 1.4 pound gain this week. I am not letting it get to me though... I have been sick, and my activity level has been zero for the last week. My leader said that after such a big loss last week (5.4 pounds), it is not unusual for a gain. And now that I know I *must* eat all of my points to lose, I am hoping next weigh in will be a good one
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That's the best thing to do.
Since the beginning of the year I've had a weird pattern going on, gain one week, lose the next. Every single week. It's not because I've been going over points or anything, it's just the way it is right now. I'm not letting it get to me but it's kind of annoying now!
AudreyNicole
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Yes, thankfully, my cough is nearly gone and I am sleeping much better at night. I plan to give myself one more day, and when the boys go back to school on Monday, I am hoping to start the C25K. I am so anxious to start. My BFF just completed her first triathalon, and I am hoping by the time it comes back around next year, I am doing it right beside her
| Originally Posted by coachkitten
You will do great next week. I have had a few weeks where I have gained and then had pretty good losses the next week and vice versa. Are you feeling better Audrey? Did you start the C25K yet? |
Yes, thankfully, my cough is nearly gone and I am sleeping much better at night. I plan to give myself one more day, and when the boys go back to school on Monday, I am hoping to start the C25K. I am so anxious to start. My BFF just completed her first triathalon, and I am hoping by the time it comes back around next year, I am doing it right beside her
