The Mysterious Dark Arts (Page 68)

Good morning Cat!

Good evening everybody else... I am about to leave work... My whole planned workout is messed up now with all those meetings... I guess I will cut it short tonight.

BTW... Did anybody read that article about the workout standards for women for health and weight maintenance will be changed from 3-4 times a week 30 minutes to 5 times a week 60 minutes... ? My spinning instructor was explaining that yesterday... And the only words that she knew after that was "more restistance" and "pull through"... But was a good workout! ;-)

hehe sounds like she is upping the ante on you!!! 

My impression was they determined that 30 minutes just wasnt really enough with all the health issues in society etc And that anyone hoping to maintain weight long term needed more than 30 minutes incidental exercise... 

So they upped it to 60... not sure who follows the gov guidelines but if you want to loose weight I think it sets a more realistic standard of whats required...  (not that Im having much luck with the whole weight loss thing!)

Dark Arts notes – Volume 4

Monday got off to a slow start, seems everyone actually had to work yesterday!  The nerve of our employers!

There are some great pics from a 5K in Indianapolis (thanks Emily!) and from some gorillas on bikes – be sure to check them out (pages 63 and 64 ish)

Phil (1stTimeTri)-  Phil was a little lax on the posting over the weekend – apparently he’s trying to avoid becoming known as the ‘freaklishly tall dude’ .  He has shown us a new talent of his – he can create a picture with letters – quite clever actually!

Steve (AccidentalChef)-  has a brand new bike – it’s pretty hot, check it out in his blog (I may have to go back a few days or use my imagination, but I will find something to post hehe)

Melissa (BunnyB) – had a long day at work on Monday – but did get out for a walk – WTG!

Emily (esc) –  Too bad Dee wasn’t around when Emily described how she likes to be entertained on vacation,

Cat (kaqphin)- has set a goal to reach 15K, let’s help her do it this month!  Of course she may get there more quickly with the help of the ‘dang quote thingy’

Kendra (kns57)- must be working – or maybe she moved her office outside after all

Beth (lastcall2003)- posted a yummy low fat alfredo sauce recipe!

Matt (mdb) – Matt, come out and play –pretty please, with sugar on top?

Judi (QueenZipp) – I peeked in Judi’s blog, and it sounds like the ankle is slightly better today – she is taking good care of it, lot’s of R.I.C.E.

Kathrin (ratkat) – Kathrin got some nice TOPPAGE!  She also made us a new table with a link to the spreadsheet, thanks Kathrin! 

Travis (tlnewman)- has apparently volunteered to run next month’s challenge (at least in the world according to Cat )  He also has a few races lined up for next year, but is concerned that it will adversely affect his posting on BT – where are your priorities man?  I mean, if Kristin can post from the elliptical, surely you can find a way………….

Sharon (zeefraugtries) – does a pretty convincing Elvis impression – Thank you, thank you very much………………

Kristin (LazyMarathoner) – gave her legs a rest and created a team spreadsheet for us, thanks Kristin! – she also learned how to use the little clicky button thingy.  Unfortunately Tuesday is a day full of meetings, so we won’t hear much from her, unless she can sneak in a few posts on her crackberry

Way to go just taking control and finding what works for yuo! Way to stay motivated too... Im sure at times staying motivated was not that easy!

I have never made a diet in my life and then I saw a photo of myself and I thought, this is not how I feel.... I don't feel like a look. And then I started the whole process and it motivated me that I was able to do a little more every time with the workout. Then people started noticing it and that was and actually still is a huuuuuugggeee motivation booster.

In August I was on a hiking trip (4 days, carrying own luggage) with friends and I was able to keep up with them.... That was a great feeling.

hehe sounds like she is upping the ante on you!!! 

My impression was they determined that 30 minutes just wasnt really enough with all the health issues in society etc And that anyone hoping to maintain weight long term needed more than 30 minutes incidental exercise... 

So they upped it to 60... not sure who follows the gov guidelines but if you want to loose weight I think it sets a more realistic standard of whats required...  (not that Im having much luck with the whole weight loss thing!)

Way to go! Is that where your avatar picture comes from?

Way to go! Is that where your avatar picture comes from?