Briderdt and Lkct's Mentor Group - CLOSED for training! (Page 12)

Mary A - 2011-01-26 10:50 AM I wish I could train during a lunch break, but I don't usually get one!!!  Most of my training is before work or weekends.

Headed to Arizona for a conference, back on Sunday night.  I packed running clothes-- ask me on Monday if I used them.  If I know someone will check, maybe i'll be more likely to run...

BAMBAM66 - 2011-01-27 6:26 AM OK, so last night during Zumba the instructor (if you want to call her that--she was awful) told us that we were only going to Zumba for 50 minutes then do 10 minutes of ABS work.  Not really a big deal, but the way she leads Zumba has lots of belly dance moves in it!  On top of that we had a major ABS workout the night before during team training. 

Fast forward to this morning.  I can hardly move!  My ABS are so tight that it hurts to breathe.  I know it will get better in time, but we have team training again and, yet, another challenge starting.  I know this part is TMI, but it also hurts to go to the bathroom. 

Tonight is our first weigh-in after the initial one.  I started off at 148.5, so we will hope and pray for a lower number.  I've had a few splurges in the food department, but nothing drastic.  For instance, last night I was craving McDonald's, so I stopped and had a McDouble without the bread. 

I did suggest to our trainer Tuesday night that he might try to incorporate some aqua jogging in our workouts.  He said he would see what he could do.  I'm doing my first go-round with that Saturday morning while Mike is at Tri Club swim lessons.

lkct01234 - 2011-01-27 8:05 AM

You did Zumba AND then your team challenges?!?!? Am I the only one thinking you're pushing a bit too hard??

And a McDouble WITH the bread isn't all that bad meal wise. I sometimes have that (no fries) and it's not an unhealthy meal. 390 calories for a McDouble WITH the bread. That's not even enough for a full meal, if you're doing 3 meals a day.

I think you need to cut yourself some slack and not harp on your otherwise healthy routine. One splurge a week is completely acceptable - in my mind. I also find if you don't let yourself have what you want you end up eating worse....(the other night I wanted a beer, and instead I had tons of candy...)

ETA: This of course is just my 2 cents.

ALSO...I sometimes had a McDouble with ONE of the slices of bread...the one that had the cheese or other stuff stuck to it. The bread, according to McD's website is 150 calories for a regular bun. You cut that in half and you almost have calories for a good snack! With protein!!

briderdt - 2011-01-28 8:31 AM The weekend is almost here! What's in store for this weekend?

briderdt - 2011-01-28 2:35 PM Shoveling snow definitely counts for exercise!

briderdt - 2011-01-30 7:12 PM Okay, I've gotta brag about my wife...

My second run later in the day... not as much fun.

jmk-brooklyn - 2011-01-30 9:40 PM And today's my birthday.

shannonlovley - 2011-01-28 1:35 PM Sorry I have been MIA for a bit.  It has been snowing so much here I have been doing not much more then shoveling...shoveling...and shoveling!  I help clear my yard, my 2 neighbors yards, and my parents.  We have had over 60 inches of snow in the last month and we don't have any where else to put it.  Of course we are expecting more snow on Wednesday!  Does shoveling for hours count toward my exercise goals??  I don't know how many calories it burns but I do know I am exhausted! 
I am so glad to see someone else doing Zumba!  I just started taking a class myself.  I decided that because I can't run outside right now without running in the middle of the street (did I mention the snow!) I had to do something.  Well, let me tell you...it was a great workout for me!  I have been a dance instructor so I was able to catch on to somethings quickly but boy did I sweat!  It has been 4 days since my class and I am still feeling it. 
I am jealous of those of you that are enjoying nice weather right now...I so want to be outside.  I actually did try to run the other day but I turned around and went back in the house because it was -2 degrees outside...my nose kept sticking together and my eyes were watering so bad I coudn't see.
I can't wait til March 20th for my first 5K run!