Workout thread 7/21-7/27

BluepointToasted

So happy I got out of bed and worked out already. It has been way too easy to sleep in (7:00, woo-hoo) on MWFs, and say I'll just work out during DS's nap. But then I always regret it. I am so much happier when I get it out of the way first thing.

I'm turning 34 next week, and have decided what better time in my life then to start really stretching to be able to do a center split.  Am I delusional to think that my body will be able to do something I have not done since I was probably 10?  I have no idea why I want to do a center split, and I have a loooonnnnggg way to go, but I feel like I would be pretty proud if I could.  

Soxgirl07

On vacation - OBX with the in laws in a pretty tight house, so I'm not doing my workouts ( but I am trying to get in a couple good walks a day and running around with the kids like crazy.

But we are shoving every food item into our mouths, so at BEST I might be not gaining more than a few lbs this week. Oh well. Diet/exercise starts again Monday.

@BluepointToasted‌ I think a center split sounds like a good goal. It'll be hard, keep you moving, and be a fun way to see all your progress. Go for it!

angelashly

I really enjoyed the Zumba we did yesterday so Think I'm going to do that again today it was 20 min so I may do a Jillian michaels video too

PeanutButterFox

M and I went for our first run in a couple weeks last night. It started out really well, the first two run intervals weren't as difficult as I'd anticipated. Then I looked at M and she looked like she wanted drop right there. Turns out despite my multiple reminders, she hadn't had any water all day! So we walked back home. I was a little bummed not to finish, but we ended up doing 20 minutes of Just Dance later and worked up a good sweat. 

I'm loosely following Fitsugar's 21 Day Flat Belly Challenge and tonight is 'bodyweight workout'. I think we're going to do something from Fitness Blender.

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angelashly

Good luck @pobrecita‌ I'm trying to get myself in a little better shape so I can try something like that.

BluepointToasted

Have fun @pobrecita! Doing boot camp classes got me in the best shape of my life.
@peanutrach1‌, slow and steady, and just keep repeating to yourself "Don't. Stop. Running." You can do it!

thebanich

I worked out and sweated like woah. I feel bloated and gross though. So disheartening.

thebanich

ThisIsBrea said:

Started week 3 of the 90 day challenge @thebanich recommended. I've been working out 5-6 days a week got over a month now. Still no weight change. But I feel good. And I can see some changes. I just wish the belly part would start to shrink. Ah well, I'm just going to keep at it.

It took me until week four to really notice changes. I'm sure if I had eaten better my results would have been better ">

MrsT0514

Yesterday was the first time I've worked out in about 2.5 months (due to awful morning sickness...meaning all day sickness). I mean, I am active at work (I'm a waitress), but I dont really count that.

So i popped in 30DS and modified the hell out of it, but it felt great to finally get moving and sweating again! II'm gonna shoot for the same results today. I'm hoping this will give me at least some of my energy/motivation back.

angelashly

What is the challenge @thebanich‌ @ThisIsBrea‌

I did good last week putting everything I ate into sparkpeople. I was amazed at how many calories I was eating before.

angelashly

Thanks @thisisbrea

myskyegirl

I've started C25K for the Umpteenth time, but this time I'm jogging w/my cousin-in-law at lunch who's office just moved 5mins away from my office building and I've started a new gym membership at an express gym that's a 5min walk from my office. 

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FrickandFrack

I went to the gym after work and worked on shoulders and back. I will run tonight and hopefully Wed and Fri.

jesuisfatiguee

I skipped last night - just some stretching - but I'm trying to get addicted to exercise again. Did a 35 min power yoga class and sweated a lot, so I'm pleased with myself.

I am starting to notice results in my legs, arms and butt. Just wish my belly would follow suit.

atxfoodie

I'd been slacking over the weekend but did barre class tonight. I still have to take breaks but I did way better on plank than any previous weeks. Going running tomorrow morning and then it'll be 30ds rest of the week since H will be OOT.

BluepointToasted

I'm going to brag to you guys so I don't bore people IRL. Down 6 in overall and 3% body fat in the past 2 1/2 weeks.

jesuisfatiguee

So, I think it was @Mos3 who was talking about this...

What exercises can I do to make my butt rounder? I've been doing some squats and lunges, but I don't have any weights at home. Yes, this is a serious question. 

PeanutButterFox

M and I did week 4 C25K last night. It's getting easier in that I'm no longer getting winded (yay!) but our course is a little hilly and the last run interval (5 min) ended up being mostly on an incline. It nearly killed me, but we finished! Strength training tonight.

On a side note, should we just start making this one weekly post? Since we already tend to do multiple days in the same post anyway. I'm thinking Monday morning someone posts 'Workouts: Week of ___'. Not a big deal at all, just an idea that was on a mind.

BluepointToasted

@pobrecita‌ , are you sore from Monday?

BluepointToasted

Got up and got my workout in this morning, ds woke up just as I was putting my weights away. Glad I got it in. I am extra motivated with my eating now after seeing the results on got with my profile yesterday. If I lost that much with 3/4 assing it, imagine how good I could do if I really buckle down?

BluepointToasted

@jesuisfatiguee‌, to round out your butt you should really think about adding some weight to your squats. When you see those nice round butts it is from muscle, and your body can handle some pretty heavy weight for squats.
Do you go to a gym? Using the stairmill for cardio is good. Or just doing stairs. Spend some time going up your stairs 2 at a time. Bonus points if you hold weights. Stepping up and down onto something relatively high (I used to use my coffee table before I got my box). Again, bonus if you hold some weight

jesuisfatiguee

Thanks @BluepointToasted! I do have a coffee table and I can hold some gallon jugs of water while I step up and down. 

As I lose weight, I am remembering what a case of the White Girl Booty I had before I gained the weight 

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ShakeyJakey

jesuisfatiguee said:

Thanks @BluepointToasted! I do have a coffee table and I can hold some gallon jugs of water while I step up and down. 

As I lose weight, I am remembering what a case of the White Girl Booty I had before I gained the weight 

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Same here. I'm checking my Pinterest for a few links right now

ShakeyJakey

Some things I'm thinking about trying:

https://thegetinshapeworkoutplan.com/booty

ShakeyJakey

https://www.gisginnercircle.com/guidebook/

angelashly

Did a 30 min walk interval training on the treadmill. I think I got it from the flat belly 30 day challenge. Week 1 loss gave me some motivation, but Aunt Flo is trying to kill me with cramps.

Hope to get some Zumba in tonight.

PeanutButterFox

I have plenty of ass, it just needs some rounding out. I did not have an ass when I was thin. A guy friend once told me, "You have like the least amount of ass you could have and still be considered black. If it gets any smaller we'll have to reclassify you." )

jesuisfatiguee

@ShakeyJakey - I have been doing this one, which has toned up my legs some, but my butt just wants to shrink.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPwBZrMZngk

I like some of her other stuff, too. I do her Beginners Power Yoga class often, and sometimes an ab sequence. 

colliebabe

I ran a road race last week pushing DD in the stroller and did pretty well. I was very happy with my time.

Then I went to my friend's house this weekend and am on vacation now, so I've only been working out every other day and eating hasn't been great. I tried to get up to run before our flight out here yesterday but just couldn't get out of bed. My goal is to workout every day from here on this week, and I'm pretty sure I can fit them in. I did a 3 mile run and lifted legs this morning, so that was good!

LuckyDad

I ran 5k last night. And today I'm super hungry.

jesuisfatiguee

I twisted my ankle doing the step up onto the coffee table holding gallon jugs thing.

I'll try again tomorrow.

ShakeyJakey

Paper plate workout sounds fun.

BluepointToasted

Well shit @jesuisfatiguee‌, now I feel guilty!

BluepointToasted

That paper plate workout actually looks really good! Last week my trainer made me put sliders under my feet (like you use to slide furniture, so same concept) and get in plank position, then walk my hands across the room. My entire core was super sore the next day. It was super challenging

BluepointToasted

And apparently I like the word super

jesuisfatiguee

I didn't twist it badly! It didn't even hurt because I collapsed onto my butt instead of putting any pressure on it. I just know (from experience) once I do it once, it's likely to happen again. I quit while I was ahead

PeanutButterFox

I did a 40 minute strength video on Fitsugar last night and 15 minutes of stretching with Fitness Blender this morning. Tonight will be C25K if the weather cooperates, kickboxing if it doesn't. 

BluepointToasted

Just got back from the gym, eating second breakfast
Trained upper body this morning. Am really fascinated by how much weaker my left side is. I never had that kind of imbalance before ds, could it really be just from picking up his little body??

ShakeyJakey

My mom and I are going to the gym this afternoon for upper body. We did lower body Tuesday and I'm still sore today. Success!

jesuisfatiguee

BluepointToasted said:

Just got back from the gym, eating second breakfast Trained upper body this morning. Am really fascinated by how much weaker my left side is. I never had that kind of imbalance before ds, could it really be just from picking up his little body??

I imagine so. Even my left leg is weaker than my right these days.