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**luv** · 11-07-2009, 11:30 AM

I know that TinyE has the CP Weight Loss Challenge thread, but this is a new beginning for me. No losing weight for prizes, as that motivation ended on July 1st. This time I'm doing it for me. My goal is 75 lbs. Slow and steady wins the race. This time, the prize will be a whole new me.

Anyone else still battling the bulge? Here, hopefully, you can find more encouragement and tips on diet and exercise. Feel free to talk about discouragements, setbacks, frustrations, etc as well. We're here to help...at least I am.

SenselessChiefsFan · 12-10-2009, 10:46 AM

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Lost 5 lbs!

Good job!

**luv** · 12-10-2009, 06:52 PM

Having meatloaf tonight. I did 50 sit-ups in preparation...lol.

**luv** · 12-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Just burned a bunch of calories changing my room around. You know how hard that is to do without making too much noise? I hope I didn't disturb the people living below me too much. That bed and dresser are heavy! I'm glad I didn't throw my back out, either.

It's not the best design-wise to have the head of your bed on the same wall as your door, but it made sense to move it away from the two walls that have windows on them for the winter.

Anyway, I'm worn out. pretty good little workout, though!

**Smed1065** · 12-10-2009, 11:09 PM

Quit eating dumb stuff as U "exercise" LOL.

**luv** · 12-10-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Smed1065

Quit eating dumb stuff as U "exercise" LOL.

Yeah, I know. No way would I have changed anything around if I hadn't also had a cup of white chocolate mocha. I hadn't had any caffeine in over two weeks. Wowza!

Silock · 12-10-2009, 11:16 PM

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Yeah, I know. No way would I have changed anything around if I hadn't also had a cup of white chocolate mocha. I hadn't had any caffeine in over two weeks. Wowza!

Nooooooo. You just completely offset all the calories you burned with one cup of hot chocolate.

Go for black coffee with non-sugar flavored syrup (yes, it exists) and some no calorie sweetener. That's like 10 calories instead 200.

**luv** · 12-10-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Nooooooo. You just completely offset all the calories you burned with one cup of hot chocolate.

Go for black coffee with non-sugar flavored syrup (yes, it exists) and some no calorie sweetener. That's like 10 calories instead 200.

I'll definitely do that. I'm not a coffee drinker, but sometimes a little caffeine is a good thing. Sometimes.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 12-10-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I'll definitely do that. I'm not a coffee drinker, but sometimes a little caffeine is a good thing. Sometimes.

Green Tea FTW.

**luv** · 12-10-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

Green Tea FTW.

I'd be more apt to drink coffee than I would any kind of tea. Uck!

Hammock Parties · 12-10-2009, 11:58 PM

I decided to start doing intervals. Last two days I been busting ass. 20 minutes, 10 reps. I swear I read a post about that on this board somewhere...

I'm counting calories again, too. I was gonna make losing 30 pounds my new year's eve resolution, but **** that. That's for pussies. I'm starting NOW. 2010 is the year I get ripped as ****.

Silock · 12-11-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I decided to start doing intervals. Last two days I been busting ass. 20 minutes, 10 reps. I swear I read a post about that on this board somewhere...

Cardio intervals or circuit training intervals?

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I'm counting calories again, too. I was gonna make losing 30 pounds my new year's eve resolution, but **** that. That's for pussies. I'm starting NOW. 2010 is the year I get ripped as ****.

Do it. I know you can. I know you hate me, but if you need advice, help or support, I'm here.

Hammock Parties · 12-11-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Cardio intervals or circuit training intervals?

Cardio. Mostly I'm doing it because I decided I hate doing 5 miles of slow state.

BTW, am I doing it right? 30 seconds of sprinting (11 mph), 90 seconds of fast walk (3.5 mph). In 20 minutes I cranked out 2 miles.

Silock · 12-11-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Cardio. Mostly I'm doing it because I decided I hate doing 5 miles of slow state.

Good. Steady state sucks most of the time. It can be good after you've lifted or done some HIIT, but most people don't have the time to put in a good, long run after doing either of those things.

Silock · 12-11-2009, 12:54 AM

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BTW, am I doing it right? 30 seconds of sprinting, 90 seconds of fast walk. In 20 minutes I cranked out 2 miles.

It depends on your level of fitness. A good rule of thumb is you go to 90-95% of your max effort on the intervals and go again when your HR reaches 60% of your max on the rest intervals. The shorter the rest intervals, the more calories you'll burn, and the quicker you'll get into shape, which will reduce your recovery time even further.

90 seconds is a bit long, but again, I don't know where you're at fitness-wise. Personally, I do either 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off or 1 minute on and 45 seconds off. Anything over about 45 seconds is just me being lazy, because my HR is pretty recovered by then. But, I've been doing it for years, so your experience may vary.

A heart rate monitor really helps for that. Even if you feel like you can't go, if your HR is at the right level, you definitely can. You can pick up a decent one on Amazon for about $30-40 if you don't have one. I got mine during a wootoff for $20.

Hammock Parties · 12-11-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

It depends on your level of fitness. A good rule of thumb is you go to 90-95% of your max effort on the intervals and go again when your HR reaches 60% of your max on the rest intervals. The shorter the rest intervals, the more calories you'll burn, and the quicker you'll get into shape, which will reduce your recovery time even further.

90 seconds is a bit long, but again, I don't know where you're at fitness-wise. Personally, I do either 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off or 1 minute on and 45 seconds off. Anything over about 45 seconds is just me being lazy, because my HR is pretty recovered by then. But, I've been doing it for years, so your experience may vary.

A heart rate monitor really helps for that. Even if you feel like you can't go, if your HR is at the right level, you definitely can. You can pick up a decent one on Amazon for about $30-40 if you don't have one. I got mine during a wootoff for $20.

Hmm. I'll try less rest next time. I'm in decent cardio shape but not tip-top.

11-07-2009, 11:30 AM
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12-10-2009, 06:52 PM	#392
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1260000	Having meatloaf tonight. I did 50 sit-ups in preparation...lol.
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12-10-2009, 10:01 PM	#393
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1260000	Just burned a bunch of calories changing my room around. You know how hard that is to do without making too much noise? I hope I didn't disturb the people living below me too much. That bed and dresser are heavy! I'm glad I didn't throw my back out, either. It's not the best design-wise to have the head of your bed on the same wall as your door, but it made sense to move it away from the two walls that have windows on them for the winter. Anyway, I'm worn out. pretty good little workout, though!
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