Workout buddy?

BluepointToasted

I need someone to help hold me accountable. Anyone? I am forced to workout at home at 5:30 am, so it is a weekly struggle to get all of my workouts in. I need to lose ten lbs stat, 15 would be nice. We could do a daily check in, post our workout, food, whatever. My goal is to work out 4 times a week minimum, hopefully 5.

BluepointToasted

My workout this morning, followed by 24 oz water, cup coffee ( half and half, no sugar), after shower will have a cup of egg whites with spinach and a slice of cheese.

https://www.fitnessblender.com/v/workout-detail/Toning-and-Weight-Loss-Boot-Camp/am/

BluepointToasted

I eat whole eggs a few times a week, usually 3, when I am running late and have to take an English muffin sand which to go.

I am pretty sure without cheese and alcohol I wouldn't have an issue.  But I would also be a miserable bitch, so I will give up neither!

( for real though, the daily bottle of wine has got to go! )

MrsCodeMonkey

I need to lose the same amount to get back to my goal. I had made it and then started slacking and gained 10 lbs. Then I got pregnant and gained 5-7lbs on top of that. Since my loss none of those pounds are coming off and it's a very annoying thing to see my bloated belly. Anyway, that's a lot of baggage with me trying to lose weight. I should do it to get healthy.

So far I'm having a cup of coffee and oatmeal. That only keeps me full till 11 or so, and I usually have a snack. I go to the gym about 3 times a week in the morning. Need to up that number.

I've been insanely exhausted since last week, so I definitely need the motivation.

What kinds of workouts do you do? I usually do some running and 30 min on the elliptical. I'm thinking of trying a body fusion class if I can time it right.

robinsokj

MrsCodeMonkey said:

I need to lose the same amount to get back to my goal. I had made it and then started slacking and gained 10 lbs. Then I got pregnant and gained 5-7lbs on top of that. Since my loss none of those pounds are coming off and it's a very annoying thing to see my bloated belly. Anyway, that's a lot of baggage with me trying to lose weight. I should do it to get healthy.

So far I'm having a cup of coffee and oatmeal. That only keeps me full till 11 or so, and I usually have a snack. I go to the gym about 3 times a week in the morning. Need to up that number.

I've been insanely exhausted since last week, so I definitely need the motivation.

What kinds of workouts do you do? I usually do some running and 30 min on the elliptical. I'm thinking of trying a body fusion class if I can time it right.

I would try adding some weight training in to your routine

MrsT0514

If you ladies dont mind, I'd love to join in on this! I seem to do well with exercise (although I need to up the frequency and be more consistent). I'm only working out maybe 3-4 times a week. I'd like to up that to 4-5 times a week consistently.

Like you @BluepointToasted, I have to get my workouts done at home, as I'm a SAHM. i really need to get my ass moving earlier in the a.m. so i can get my workout done before DS wakes up. Right now im stuck getting it in dduring naptime which is hit or miss bc I lose motivation by then.

My eating habits need an overhaul for sure. I normally eat pretty healthy..its my portions that have always been the problem. I guess its counterproductive when you eat healthy, but you're eating too much of it, right? And I can also relate to wine/vodka being my vice. I want to cut alcohol back to once a week only, if that.

Eta I'd love to lose a good 30-40lbs. So I have my work cut out for me!

MrsCodeMonkey

@robinsokj I have tried doing the torso rotations (abs) and the adduction/abduction (thighs) machines. I'm probably butchering the names. Anything else I should try? Once in a while I do something with my arms and I end up mega sore.

robinsokj

Full body strength

Sounds like you have across to a gym

Try a strength class or consult a personal trainer so they can show you how to use machine and give basic exercises

Strength is very very important

And yeah, you'll be sore bc you're not used to doing it

MrsT0514

@robinsokj You're pretty much our resident trainer here, so I'd like your opinion. I LOVE Shaun T's Insanity workout program, but since I've been in PT and am also seeing an Ortho for low back issues, I've kicked it down a notch and have been doing the Jillian Michaels workouts like 30DS, Ripped in 30, and 6 week 6 pack (though I haven't been following the actual workout program consistently).

In your opinion, if I were to become more committed to following one of these programs start to finish and do a better job cutting/controlling my calories, is that enough physical activity for me to lose weight? Jillian's workouts are normally only 20-25 minutes so I wasn't sure if this was sufficient exercise or not.

Hopefully that all makes sense..lol.

robinsokj

What you eat has a greater bearing on weightless than activity

Exercise is still very important but finding an eating plan that works for you is key, and it's going to take some trial and error

And it's not going to stay constant

MrsT0514

robinsokj said:

What you eat has a greater bearing on weightless than activity

Exercise is still very important but finding an eating plan that works for you is key, and it's going to take some trial and error

And it's not going to stay constant

Gotcha. I had a feeling thatd be the case. So i really just need tp suck it up and really watch my portions then bc thats my issue!

Eta thanks for your help :-)

BluepointToasted

Okay, I will try my best to start a daily check in thread.  As I sit here in my pencil skirt that feels like a corset, I realize I have reached that critical point where it is do or die.  I will not buy new clothes, especially when I have a whole pile of stuff that will fit if I just lose a few lbs.  I need people to keep me in check, I always worked out with a trainer before and did group training classes, and that support was so instrumental in me liking exercise finally at the age of 28. 

This week should be a good one, DH is working nights so I have no one to drink with, and no one to lay in bed with instead of getting up to work out in the morning. 

gnomely

I'm in on the check in! Right now I work out mostly at home or in the apartment gym. I just started a new program called Strong Curves, and I'm pretty excited about it.

MrsCodeMonkey

robinsokj said:

Full body strength

Sounds like you have across to a gym

Try a strength class or consult a personal trainer so they can show you how to use machine and give basic exercises

Strength is very very important

And yeah, you'll be sore bc you're not used to doing it

I go to the Y and can use the childwatch program with DD. I can't afford a personal trainer since the Y membership is a splurge as it is.

I can go to more body fusion classes. The one from this morning used weights (you can pick what size) and incorporated a lot of lunges and squats. She did these walking lunges that definitely kicked my butt. There was a 60 year old there that was in much better shape than me. I have lots of room for improvement.

There are probably other great classes, including strength trainning but the schedule doesn't line up. Childwatch is only available in the morning and evenings. I go before DD's nap in the morning.

robinsokj

Pretty much every gym will give you an initial consult with a trainer for free

Just tell them you want lifting exercises

MelissaRae1525

GhostMonkey said:

If you enjoy feeling like you have been beat every day, it's great fun.

I love lifting. I had just gotten into it consistently and then I got in a car accident and haven't been in three weeks. I need to go back but my neck and shoulder area is killing me.

MrsT0514

GhostMonkey said:

If you enjoy feeling like you have been beat every day, it's great fun.

I love feeling like this. That's how I know I got a good workout in!!