The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[DogMa]

That's one thing I KNOW it wasn't.

I ended up eating a little extra at dinner, but nothing crazy. Did my PUSH workout, and called it a night. This morning I did half a walk for various reasons. But I did something, so I'm OK with it. Other than that, nothing to report except I'm very tired and cranky today. More than usual, even.

[cydj21]

I hear ya! It's a down day my direction, too. I think the rain is finally starting to get to me...plus about a gazillion other things going on in life that I have no control over and wish to change. I'm planning a trip to the gym tonight to try and pound some of it out on the treadmill...I've got to get down another 18.8lbs so I can start PUSH already!

[DogMa]

Oh, that reminds me. I got an e-mail from them the other day. After I finish the DVDs I already have (I'm a couple months behind right now), they're assigning me a new trainer, the head of the company. Because apparently I'll have finished all of Bob Harper's and graduated to another level. Which is cool, except I LOVE Bob and I'm worried I won't like this new guy. I figure I'll give his first DVD a try and then decide what to do.

[DogMa]

Finished my first C25K week. Did 4.28 in an hour. (Kept up with the interval rotations for 51 minutes, then went to walking as a cool-down.) I'm pretty happy, since I only planned to walk this morning. I even thought about making it a day off.

[cydj21]

That sounds really good! You said you had modified the C25K, am I right? What did you do for intervals today for the hour? I basically make up my own interval system as I go along, but I would love to know what you've been doing.

[DogMa]

I'm doing the program as written; the only modification is that I continue the intervals long past 30 minutes. I just keep continuing the pattern (the first week it alternates 60 seconds running with 90 seconds walking).

I used to do Body for Life intervals, way back when. I think it was 2 minutes at intensity level 6, then a minute at 7, a minute at 8, a minute at 9, then back down to 6. I think.

[katieb920]

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Your one great Momma to your puppies

[DogMa]

Aw, thanks, Katie. They didn't even get me a card, as usual. Thoughtless mongrels!

[cydj21]

Aw, thanks, Katie. They didn't even get me a card, as usual. Thoughtless mongrels!

Mine forgot me, too! Every year I let them know that I would love something, but nope...just whines at the door to go outside and poop, that is all I get!

[DogMa]

They never call, they never write ...

Then again, I kinda left 'em at home all day and went out with a friend, so maybe they were miffed.

Oh, and started week 2 of C25K yesterday, then walked an hour this morning. I missed my third PUSH workout last week, though. Weight still not really moving; I'm gonna talk to the doc this afternoon and see if he has any suggestions/insights. But even with two meals out yesterday, I was exceptionally good. I don't get it.

Plan for this week is run Sunday, walk Monday, run Tuesday, off Wednesday, run Thursday, walk Friday, run Saturday. Plus PUSH three times (that's the plan, at least). You're only supposed to run three times a week with C25K, but this sounds better to me, and I still won't be running two consecutive days, so it should give my joints some time to rest.

Food plan is as strict as I get:
Pre-workout: small banana
Breakfast: 1/2 egg substitute/veggie fritatta with low-carb tortilla (large size)
Snack: Low-carb shake
Lunch: Roll-ups (two small low-carb tortillas, 3 ounces chicken breast, roasted peppers, spoonful of tzatziki) and apple slices
Snack: Low-carb shake
Dinner: Pork tenderloin (4-5 ounces, probably) with asparagus, green beans and a few baby carrots
Snack/dessert: blueberries

[Lauren]

Hey, Rob -

I've been slammed at work, and leaving in a couple hours for a biz trip to Ft. Lauderdale. Hot and sunny, thank goodness, since it's 50 degrees and raining here! But anyway, just wanted to say hola, since I've been ever so slightly out of touch, and I think that this past weekend isn't your favorite time of year, so I was thinking about ya.

Hope all is great, sounds like your food and exercise are totally on point, gotta love it!

Oh, meant to tell you I started private pilates sessions to add to my mix. Totally a different feel of work out, which is nice. It's just an "add-on," since it's not a cardio or strength training replacement, but it's cool!

Cheers,

Lauren

[DogMa]

Hey, Lauren. Yeah, this was definitely not my favorite Sunday of the year, but a friend here knew that and invited me out to distract me, which was very sweet. Wound up being pretty nice, except we planned to go to the zoo to see the new penguin exhibit, and the place was so ridiculously crowded that we gave up.

I'm definitely on point lately, which is why my weight is SO frustrating. I don't know what's going on.

And it's funny. I know mat Pilates is different, but I've been thinking of dragging out my old Pilates videos and trying them again now that I have core muscles that actually function. Just as kind of an extra, too.

I'm hoping the doc is helpful, though, and has some suggestions. And maybe can even help with my stupid hamstring issue (which, of course, is not really bothering me much today). And can answer my questions about maximum heart rate and why mine is apparently so high (and whether that's good or bad).

[Lauren]

What a shame about the crowds at the zoo, penguins are so freakin' cute! Perhaps another time...

If you know you're on point with the weight, and from a brief scan of your posts it looks like you also know you've had more salt than usual, then don't get frustrated. You know the drill, Rob, just do what you know is right, and everything else will work itself out. Also, if you're still having significant pain (except today's slight relief) in your leg, you know there could be fluid retention there from swelling. You know all this stuff, intellectually, it's just that when it's happening to us we forget it! :-)

You know, while I am predominantly doing the machines with my trainer for pilates, I have heard that if your technique is right, mat pilates is actually a better workout, and that Joseph Pilates intended it to be mat oriented, just built the machines to create proper form/technique for his students. So, have at it!

Good luck with the doc, let us know how it goes.

Lauren

[DogMa]

I think the hamstring is far more than simple swelling; it's been a problem for what? Over a year now. Several years, if it's related to my hip problem.

The gains started before the salt, too. It's been several weeks (at least since I got my food under control; the gains started before, but then I was indulging a bit too much), and I cut back on sodium several days ago when I tossed the rest of the salty chicken rather than keep eating it. so I don't know. I would have expected to see SOME drop by now, but instead it just keeps going up. I'm down below 1300 calories again, since anything above that seems to cause a gain.

[Lauren]

Hmm, that IS a conundrum. I have to leave momentarily for my business trip, but I'll stew on it! :-)

We'll figure it out, we always do!

Cheers,

Lauren