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[queenielou]

Hey Chynna,

I'm happy to here you made it through the Easter services successfully. I'm sure Sunday was beautiful. I'm sure Errin and your grandkids were so proud of you Hope you're enjoying the spring!

[lifelovinaries]

sounds like you had a WONDERFUL easter lulu! Glad to see you back on the boards!

[dede4wd]

Just popping in to say hi!

[ChynnaDoll]

Just popping in to wish everyone a very HAPPY Sunday
I'm off to my 3rd and last service of the day. I also want to send CONGRAT'S out to all losers, and those who've reached there mini goals as well as larger goals, and to all you maintainers!!!...keep up the GREAT work:+)))))

Until later!
Chynna

[Sojourner]

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Where you be, Hot Mess Lulu??

[Mike]

Checking in with ya girl. How is everything?

[ChynnaDoll]

HELLO everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Thought i'd come over to see how things are here. Hi'ya Miss Thang and Mike..was'up yall?? Thanks for checking on me:+) Even though i'm not here on a regular basis anymore, i still think of you all often. I'm quite sure some goals have been reached by now, and if so CONGRAT'S to you!:+)

I've been keeping myself pretty busy these days. I joined Gold's Gym and have a personal trainer named MIKE...lol!...he's a cutie too! I have been participating in the various group classes and really enjoying them..but i must say, i LOVE that one on one with Mike the BEST:+)..i'm really seeing a difference in my muscle tone now, my balance is improving, and the intensity of my aerobics is increasing..PLUS, i don't feel hungry like i use to, anddddd i haven't fallen lately like an idiot..IT'S ALL GOOD..LOL!

Well, i guess that's about it except to say keep on shakin' my friends!! Until next time, take GOOD care of yourselves!

Chynna

[lifelovinaries]

:wave: lulu! Just popped in to see what was going on with ya! Keep on exercisin girl, i'm trying to catch up to your level.

[katieb920]

HI mom,

Glad you stopped in....... I really miss your upbeat personality on the boards. Hope you have a great weekend.

[ChynnaDoll]

Hey thanks OC & daughter for stopping by to see me I have been very busy and so sorry i can't over here as often as i'd like too, but everything seems to be going pretty peachy with me! And OC, girl let me tell'ya a little secret, if it were not for my personal trainer and that one-on-one treatment, i would NOT be exercising that much...maybe you didn't know this, but i have never been a big fan when it came to exercising like our friends Rob & Queenie.. THEY are the true exercisers in my opinion!, but girl you'll get there..just go at your own pace, or maybe i should just ship Mike down there to'ya...LOL!...i mean Mike my PT not our science guy although i BET he'd make GREAT PT too right????..he'd be on you like a tick on'a dog making you WORKOUT hahahahaha!

Daughter, how are you? I really Miss you too? Are you being a good girl?:+)) thanks for stopping by to see bout' your momma

Until i get here again...keep on shakin' everybody!!

Chynna (lil'Lulu)

[Diana]

((hug))) >smooch< (((hug)))

[Sojourner]

Hi lil' Lulu,
ya' HOT MESS!!

[katieb920]

Hiya Mom, Thanks for being the best cyber mom ever. I am so glad that we have you on the boards.

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[ChynnaDoll]

Hello everyone! Just dropping by to say HELLO Hope everyone is doing well. I'm doing alright these days. I ran across an article that caught my eye and wanted to share it with y'all. It may serve as a big benefit to you if you're currently exercising. The FOOD part however does not apply if you have not reached goal or maintanence, but the general reasoning as far as the exercise goes DOES apply.

Chynna~


No Pain = BIG Gain
Is Your Exercise Program is Wearing You Out?

We’ve all heard that a combination of diet and regular exercise is the best way to lose weight and keep it off long term.

For some of us, common sense dictates that the more you work out—and the higher the intensity—the better. But that’s not necessarily true. Even if you’ve gradually increased the intensity, duration and/or frequency of your workouts, you can still run into problems.

Have you noticed that your workouts suddenly feel harder than before, even though you haven’t changed anything? Do you feel like you are losing ground, even though you’re working hard? If so, you may be overdoing it.

The cause of overtraining is simple. You’re not resting enough to allow your body time to recover, or you’re doing the same exercises too much. Here are some common symptoms of overtraining:
Feeling tired, drained, and lacking energy
General body aches or mild muscle soreness
A decrease in performance
Inability to complete workouts
Headaches
Insomnia
Lack of motivation
If you have been overtraining, it’s not too late to get back on track! Follow these three steps:

1. Your first priority should be rest. Just a day or two probably won’t do it. Depending on how severely you’ve been pushing yourself, three to five days should give your body enough time to recover—both physically and mentally.

2. Get plenty of sleep and make sure you’re eating well, particularly during this recovery period. Focus on getting adequate amounts of protein, complex carbohydrates, and lots of fruits and veggies.

3. When you are ready to return to your exercise routine, start off slowly. Most research shows that it is okay to return to that same level of intensity, but you may need to cut back on the length and frequency of your workouts for the next few weeks. After that, you should be able to resume normal activities.

Here are some simple things you can do to avoid overtraining and burnout:
Use common sense! Work out less on days when you’re not feeling up to it. Schedule at least one or two rest days per week. Resting might mean no exercise at all, or just “active recovery,” which is light activity (an easy walk around the neighborhood, for example). Rest days should give you the feeling that you’re storing up energy.

When you push yourself through a high-intensity workout (cardio or strength training), tiny tears develop in your muscle fibers. Allowing your body to rest and recover for a day (or two) gives your hard working muscles time to repair those tears, and a wonderful thing happens—your muscles start to grow back stronger! Without ample recovery time, you continue breaking down the muscle fibers, and that’s when fatigue and injury can occur.
Incorporate a variety of activities into your exercise program. Or, if there is one thing you really enjoy, mix up your routine. Add speed or distance, increase the incline, or change your route—all of these variations can improve fitness, prevent injury, and keep your motivation high. Try different kinds of workouts within each week. For example, try an interval walking workout, a long distance walk, and a few “regular” walks at an easier speed and distance.

Don’t do too much, too soon. Some people take the “all-or-none” approach, going from a sedentary lifestyle to exercising for 45 minutes or more, 5-6 days per week. At this rate, exercise doesn’t make you feel good like everyone says it will. You’re tired, your knees hurt, and your muscles are sore. After a week or two, it’s easy to get frustrated and want to give up. Instead, increase your workouts gradually and allow adequate recovery time to reduce these symptoms.

Take care of yourself. Make sure you are eating a well-balanced diet, and getting adequate sleep. Allow for flexibility in your program. If you’re planning to walk and its 110 degrees outside, think about exercising in water, or at least avoid the heat of the day. If you’re not feeling well, give yourself a break—no guilt allowed. You may end up doing more harm than good by pushing yourself to exercise if you’re getting sick.
Exercise should make you feel refreshed and energized—not exhausted. If it’s causing fatigue, soreness, or a feeling of utter dread, listen to your body! It may be time to make a change.

[Mike]

Thanks girl.. Glad you are doing okay. Good to see you on here.