"To get Fit" UPDATE ..

[Guest]

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During the world cup, I had my rowing machine planted firmly before the tv. I would watch the matches while rowing. I believed I missed one match, so therefore you can see how much rowing I put in... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

What I have found though, is that I could see clear definitions in my arms after about 4 matches (approximately 360 minutes), but nothing really in my legs. Don't understand why that is...

[Irie Dawta]

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Fell off the wagon... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

the humidity has been so bad that I have zero energy and am dead tired by the time I get home...so...no... I haven't been doing my walking at night. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Also I've been eating a little too much ice cream to cool off (what an excuse - right?)

[Capitall]

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Originally posted by Jackie:
[qb]What I have found though, is that I could see clear definitions in my arms after about 4 matches (approximately 360 minutes), but nothing really in my legs. Don't understand why that is...[/qb]

Most of the rowing excercise is upper body workout and the movement you do with your legs is not enough to show definitions. Another reason would be that there is less fat on ur arms than ur legs (an mi naw call yu fat [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] ) , so you would have to work your legs harder to achive same seen?

Try lunges with some dumbells held at ur side/waist.

[Capitall]

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Originally posted by Irie Dawta:
[qb]Fell off the wagon... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

the humidity has been so bad that I have zero energy and am dead tired by the time I get home...so...no... I haven't been doing my walking at night. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Also I've been eating a little too much ice cream to cool off (what an excuse - right?)[/qb]

You have to dash weh the ice cream and drink water with a bit of lemon juice in it to quench your thirst. Sweet stuff dont quench thirst but only make you crave for more.

Jump bak pan di wagan an heng awn [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

THAT will help you with your energy in the evenings .. try it .

[coffeegyal]

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Originally posted by Capitall:
[qb]It's good to see that most of you want it and go for it, that just show you all that you have the will which is the 1st step .. just keep up the work .. AND when you all reach your goals DO NOT stop there because it will definitely 'come back' and you'll be at square one again.
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Hi, I'm new to this particular forum but had to respond. You are SO RIGHT, Capitall. Two years ago, I lost over 30 pounds--worked out nearly every day and ate less (no ice cream after dinner). Now, 15 or 20 of it is back. When I lived in a city, we had a gym at my office w/nearly free membership. Now I live out here and have turned into a lump. I need motivational help!!

[kingy]

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yah man de GUNS dem a come. plus mi a get tranga. chess a get bigga. byceps dem a get harder. tries dem a get firm. mi need fi work pon mi abds dem still.

mi need motivation guh a gym more days.

[yardie fi life]

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I have decided to join the wagon..... I really do need it... Cappy check u pm fi mi plz and thanx

[Daoud4]

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Ok Capitall another update. If you rememeber from the other thread the regiment you described, small meals, lots of water, morning exercise, etc.. I told you a co-worker was on it and she looks great compared to a year ago. Well, I've been doing it since your other thread which I think was about 2months maybe longer. Gradually I noticed my clothes were fitting better and I was even able to bring out old clothes that I couldn't fit and now I can. Some I even have to wear a belt! I don't usually get on scales but I went to the doctors and I had to. I lost 11bls! I know it's not much but damn it feels good. I also added to the program not eating after 6-7pm, I think that helped tremendously. In the past after I put the kids to bed and had my little quiet time, I would sit in front of the tv or computer and munch away on snacks then go to bed. I like this program because it's gradual, and fairly easy to stick to. Like you mentioned in the other thead, once in a while I go over board but not often. Thanks for all your help and advice.

Peace and blessings

[Capitall]

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Originally posted by Tee Tee:
[qb]Ok Capitall another update. If you rememeber from the other thread the regiment you described, small meals, lots of water, morning exercise, etc.. I told you a co-worker was on it and she looks great compared to a year ago. Well, I've been doing it since your other thread which I think was about 2months maybe longer. Gradually I noticed my clothes were fitting better and I was even able to bring out old clothes that I couldn't fit and now I can. Some I even have to wear a belt! I don't usually get on scales but I went to the doctors and I had to. I lost 11bls! I know it's not much but damn it feels good. I also added to the program not eating after 6-7pm, I think that helped tremendously. In the past after I put the kids to bed and had my little quiet time, I would sit in front of the tv or computer and munch away on snacks then go to bed. I like this program because it's gradual, and fairly easy to stick to. Like you mentioned in the other thead, once in a while I go over board but not often. Thanks for all your help and advice.

Peace and blessings[/qb]

Tee thats what usually happen, gradual changes and you will feel it before you do see it.
Glad the program was of help to you, just keep at it and even after you achieve your goals too.

Originally posted by Yaadie fi life:
[qb]I have decided to join the wagon..... I really do need it... Cappy check u pm fi mi plz and thanx[/qb]

Welcome aboard puttus [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Capitall]

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Originally posted by kingy:
[qb]yah man de GUNS dem a come. plus mi a get tranga. chess a get bigga. byceps dem a get harder. tries dem a get firm. mi need fi work pon mi abds dem still.

mi need motivation guh a gym more days.[/qb]

Well killa as yu a seh, di guns a come an get hawda, an yu a get tranga, tri's firma suh a dat fi bi yu motivation man ..

[Wendy]

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Didn't know this was going on in here but since I have read some coomments I will just add my 2 cents.

I have been going through a lot these days ..when I say a lot - I mean a lot! Usually people going through the stress I am going through eat to feel better. In actuality I been doing the opposite. I have no appettite - which isn't really healthy either.

Anyway to get rid of the depression I bought a Richard Simmonds excercise pgm (three tapes to a pack). The reason I chose this route is that I love to dance and these tapes are dance exercises. I tried walking but lost motivation because of boredom. I love these tapes. I had a goal of 3 times a week and some weeks I go beyond that. I have not lost significant amount of weight(5 lbs) but I feel better.

I have always been a water drinker so that is not an issue with me ..I just can't seem to give up the bread and rice. Sometimes I do steam cabbage to substitute for the rice but you can't eat everything with steam cabbage. So while I am excercising.. I am still trying to find ways to curb some cravings. That's what my biggest battle is so far. I am a FIRM believer in not giving up foods you like but just to moderate or find some other healthier ways to prepare them.

In the meantime, I am really enjoying the Richard Simmonds tapes.. yes I know he is gay and all but the routines are fun - 30 minutes aerobics and 15 minutes weights. I must admit the tapes are not for everyone .. I bought it because it's the next best thing to dancing in the clubs [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Capitall]

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Most folks dont like to give up foods that they love Wendy but the thing about it is, bread is one of the major culprits in the carbohydrate category that add to weight gain with all the butter and other things included in the ingredients to make it TASTE better.

All you doing is giving it up for awhile not until the end of time [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] . Rice is no problem, just have the brown rice which to me even taste better and you can always add spices to it to "liven" it up.

If you really WANT it you can give that up to achieve it ... yup .. you can. You can try other alternatives too, fruits are filling.

[Wendy]

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Cappy I know that the bread thing is a major culprit... but let's say I decide to have a turkey sandwich instead of Pizza ..I need to smack the turkey between bread. Breakfast meals are all BREAD. I am not going to eat a boiled egg by itself. What else can you eat eggs with? Pancake and waffles are also bread products. SO how do you really avoid bread since it comes in all forms? This is what puzzles me.

I would love to cut down on it but i just don't see any substitutes for bread. BTW - I only eat wheat bread unless I am eating like a sadnwich from a store that doesn't serve wheat.

Next thing what is so wrong with carbs anyway?.. I keep hearing so many conflicting stories about carbs. Some deiticians insist that you eat plenty of carbs for fuel to burn calories and some say it is bad. o/ What gives?

[Irie Dawta]

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Yes, I agree with what Wendy wrote...

Bread & rice are on my menu EVERY DAY too. So hard to stay away from both.

[Capitall]

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First of all , nothing wrong with carbs because thats the 'source' where the body derives the energy from it is just the amount we consume on a daily basis. There are 2 different form of carbohydrates, simple and complex .

Simple carbs such as those containing white sugar or white flour rush through your blood giving you a "spike" of energy and its only a spike because the amount of insulin the body releases to regulate your blood sugar to normal levels during this time results in a plunge in energy levels. While Complex carbs (brown rice, potato, veggies) are digested slower and enters the bloodstream much slower hence longer energy source for the body to use. Hence the reason why they say complex is the better source, the simple sugars usually end up being stored in the body eventually to fat.

You can surely have a Turkey sandwich but how many servings/slices of bread you have a day? That is where the problem lies and if you can have it every other day then that would be a great start.

With your eggs you can have a piece of fruit, cereal .. mix and try them. Who says we have to have waffles/pancakes/bread with eggs?? Thats what we grew up with right? Then why cant we try another combination and see how it taste? I had the same mindset and i tried different stuff until i found out that you dont have to eat bread with traditional b-fast meals, sandwiches yes but regulate how many times you have it.

I'm talking from experience Wendy and i wont say this or that if its not something i tried. i dont think anyone love food more than i do but you can change your eating habits, still have foods you like but limit the amount and eventually when you can regulate it then you can have it more often later on when your metabolic rate increases.

What wrong with trying to see where it takes you? Give it a try ..