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  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,557
    unusual weight loss is one of the top signs in one's spouse having an affair. Hope all this exercising is on the up and up. :wink: That said I try to elliptical at least a half hour a day and push ups every other day. My shoulder always seems to hurt and I end up doing knee ups.
    Keep up the good work, folks!
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    rr165892 said:



    We're the air bags damaged in the fall,lol sorry.

    In all seriousness did you tweek anything when it happened?You should get in a little yoga.It will speed up the healing and make you feel whole.

    I think I sprained my wrists. I didn't put my hands out to catch myself because I thought I was going to catch myself with the other foot, nope. I was only able to put my hands out just under my ribcage. I did think to arch my back to keep my head from hitting the concrete.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    RKCNDY said:

    rr165892 said:



    We're the air bags damaged in the fall,lol sorry.

    In all seriousness did you tweek anything when it happened?You should get in a little yoga.It will speed up the healing and make you feel whole.

    I think I sprained my wrists. I didn't put my hands out to catch myself because I thought I was going to catch myself with the other foot, nope. I was only able to put my hands out just under my ribcage. I did think to arch my back to keep my head from hitting the concrete.
    Sounds Violent L.
    So shoulder and both wrists.damn girl! You beat up.
  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    I've passed by this thread hundreds of times because my answer had always been no, but now I'm a yes. I finally got motivated to get off my couch last Thursday and return to the gym after a two year hiatus. I've now been three times, so I guess it's official that I'm in.

    And I'm embarrassingly sore from simple 30 minute walks on the treadmill. Walks making me sore . . . What happened?!!
  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    what dreams said:

    I've passed by this thread hundreds of times because my answer had always been no, but now I'm a yes. I finally got motivated to get off my couch last Thursday and return to the gym after a two year hiatus. I've now been three times, so I guess it's official that I'm in.

    And I'm embarrassingly sore from simple 30 minute walks on the treadmill. Walks making me sore . . . What happened?!!

    I did the same! Almost 2 years and went back to the gym. The first few times I was so sore the next day I dreaded walking up or sown my stairs!
    30 Days till Philly...Gotta dig deep!
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    what dreams said:

    I've passed by this thread hundreds of times because my answer had always been no, but now I'm a yes. I finally got motivated to get off my couch last Thursday and return to the gym after a two year hiatus. I've now been three times, so I guess it's official that I'm in.

    And I'm embarrassingly sore from simple 30 minute walks on the treadmill. Walks making me sore . . . What happened?!!

    :clap: Welcome to the club! Good luck with whatever goals you've set for yourself. Come back often, everyone posting here has been a great source of encouragement.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    what dreams said:

    I've passed by this thread hundreds of times because my answer had always been no, but now I'm a yes. I finally got motivated to get off my couch last Thursday and return to the gym after a two year hiatus. I've now been three times, so I guess it's official that I'm in.

    And I'm embarrassingly sore from simple 30 minute walks on the treadmill. Walks making me sore . . . What happened?!!

    Awesome!! It's all about the goals for me, usually a vacation on the horizon. Then I have a definite timeline and a light at the end of the tunnel.

    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    I was really proud of my progress, too much so, I began resting on my laurels, after almost a week off and way too much Easter candy I decided last night to rededicate myself for the last 16 days until vacation. I woke up early and got my run in, 2 miles in 18 minutes. I saw 189 on the scale for the first time so I feel like this last chunk is going to be productive.
    I tried on some of the clothes I am trying to get into and I was able to put them on, though they are too snug for hiking, scrambling, climbing, and Pearl Jamming...if I lose another 10 lbs they will fit like a glove. 10lbs in 16 days is a bit ambitious, but it can be done. It can be done.
    I can do it.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • what dreams
    what dreams Posts: 1,761
    Thanks for the encouragement. Today I went back for more. This time I pressed the "weight loss" button on the fancy treadmill. Up pops a picture of Jillian Michaels. I was like, oh my god, not Jillian Michaels. But I hung on all 30 minutes, every incline and every acceleration. This is really gonna hurt!

    Goal: weight 135 (10 pounds in 10 weeks) increased stamina and speed.

    Diet . . . No sweets, except for special occasions, with a very strict definition of special. Finishing lunch every day is not a special occasion.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    what dreams said:

    Thanks for the encouragement. Today I went back for more. This time I pressed the "weight loss" button on the fancy treadmill. Up pops a picture of Jillian Michaels. I was like, oh my god, not Jillian Michaels. But I hung on all 30 minutes, every incline and every acceleration. This is really gonna hurt!

    Goal: weight 135 (10 pounds in 10 weeks) increased stamina and speed.

    Diet . . . No sweets, except for special occasions, with a very strict definition of special. Finishing lunch every day is not a special occasion.

    I had a hard time giving up lunch dessert, I ended up having to have some fruit, nothing sweet was not an option!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Measurement/weigh-in day today. Judging by my scale, weight has been holding pretty constant, but my clothes have been fitting better. Will be interested to see the BMI and body fat %.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    markymark550 said:

    Measurement/weigh-in day today. Judging by my scale, weight has been holding pretty constant, but my clothes have been fitting better. Will be interested to see the BMI and body fat %.

    The scale isn't near as important as the belt.Muscles weighs more than fat.Keep it up dude.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Gambsy W/ the verb of the day =Pearl Jamming!
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    It will be interesting to see how our motivation changes as we become more comfortable completing our exercise goals.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
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  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Ms. Haiku said:

    It will be interesting to see how our motivation changes as we become more comfortable completing our exercise goals.

    Complacency is for the weak!

    Seriously though, I think it may be harder to maintain once one reaches their ultimate goal. I hope to find out if that's the case in a few months.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Very proud of my measurement day results. Weight down, BMI down, lost inches from my chest and waist. Muscle mass going up. Still a ways to go, but very encouraging.

    Keep up all the good work everyone!
  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    I have been weak. But no more! 4 weeks from tomorrow baby!!!
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Ms. Haiku said:

    It will be interesting to see how our motivation changes as we become more comfortable completing our exercise goals.

    I slipped up for a couple days...it's like a floodgate, once you open the door to junk food and skipping workouts the deluge is hard to control.

    I cracked 189... That was my highest weight prior to the baby weight, so I am almost not the fattest I have ever been lol
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    When you get to a point where maintaining is your goal,that's when you start tweeking workouts,Alter rep,weight and intensity.Also you start to really focus on the fuel you put in your body and fine tune supplementation and protein intake.It never really gets to point where you are content to just be .There is always another goal.Always more of a better you.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    20 degrees this morning and I did not want to get up and run.
    I have been skipping about half my runs and my weight has been hovering around 189 as a result. So, with a week and a half left I am going to try to push hard and do the best I can.
    I am at 187.7 this morning, so I think I can get down to 183 before we leave for South Carolina.
    Good luck y'all!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?

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