Angelice Hope <3

Hi ya doll.

You're doing great AND we are all going to be awesome with this challenge! ;)

Have A Goal Reachin' Day 1.

<3 Stacy
 
i remmeber when i hit 20 two weeks ago, what a milestone! when you get it you will feel on top of the world! i know i did. I am now awaiting the big 30 (hopefully next week) and i will be super excited! thanks for the challenge wishes, and i will look forward to getting to know you as well.
 
mmm i didnt quite hit my 20 pounds in 6 weeks goal... 1 pound off =P but ohhhh well! its not a big deal... because ive been unable to workout... but i got online today and googled "working out with a cold" and came across....


Working Out With a Cold

by Stew Smith

A National Guard soldier who is preparing for his PFT asked a common question that many people get wrong.

"Since I have a cold (head stuffed, sore throat, sinus pain) is it OK to PT or run?"

First of all, anytime you go into a public facility consider it germ infested during the flu season - especially a gym. Catching colds from your kids who attend school, from living in barracks, or from cafeterias is all too common during the flu season. By simply washing your hands or using hand cleaner throughout your day you can significantly decrease your chances of even catching a cold or flu.

But back to the question. The rule is if your chest is congested, you have a fever, chills, dehydrated, or any other cold ailment from the neck down, DO NOT WORKOUT. Chest congestion and any type of exercise do not mix well. Aerobic or anaerobic activity can overwork your heart and can cause your chest cold to develop into a bronchitis or pneumonia. Lifting weights can naturally increase blood pressure. Combined with over working your heart, you can really cause damage if not careful when exercising while ill. Plus - you don't want to bring your germs to the gym either.

However, if you have a head cold with minor sinus pain, sniffles, sneezing, etc., it is fine to workout as long as you have a normal energy level and are not feeling sluggish. Be careful not to overdo your activity with high-intensity workouts. You need to drop your intensity level a bit because your body is using energy to fight whatever is that's making you feel ill. Keep hydrated by drinking 3-4 quarts of water a day and eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. This will enable your body to fight off the "bug" causing your symptoms.

There is no evidence that you can "run off" or "sweat out" a cold. Studies have proven that you cannot decrease the duration of the cold or flu symptoms by exercising. In fact, if you workout too hard, you can actually get more sick.

For more ideas on types of workouts you can add to your program check out the Stew Smith article archive. There are plenty of workouts ideas for you to use at your leisure.

Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

i have a head cold... sooo its great that i can workout now =D and not worry sooooo much!!!

mmm breakfast i had a banana... instead of my moms homemade hashbrowns... grease hurts my stomach now that im living healthier!!! crazy, with a K, eh?!? i just couldnt do it... sooo i snuck the banana and then i just gave the dogs my hash browns after she and my dad left >=D i had a good ol' time... making 5 dogs sit while i toss them their food... and HOPE they catch it... they dont listen worth a hoot... but i have forced them all to sit before i will let them eat... its cute i go outside and they follow and gather in a circle around me... and until everyone sits down i wont pass out the food. =D its a habit for them now... just like working out is a habit for me =D
 
food:

breakfast:
-banana - 100 calories

lunch:
-ham, spinach & parmesan sandwich (thrown on george foreman grill *_* yummy!!) - 190 calories
-jalepeno ranch potato crisps - 130 calories

TOTAL - 420 calories!

later i intend to have a banana/strawberry smoothie ^^ and then of course dinner!
 
Hey there I am Tammy and dropping by to say GL with the challenge!! You have a gr8 start already almost 20 lbs gone with the last challenge and wow congrats on still working out while being sick I tried and just couldnt handle getting choked up and getting no sleep with my kids my 2 year old has a major sinus issue keeping him up then my 2 month old lol well u know hes needing bottles every 2-3 hours BLAHHHHHHHHHH lol!! But today is a fresh new week so here we go :):party:
 
Heeeeey ....... just tagging onto the end of the line here of well-wishers for the super challenge ........ YAY!!!:hurray:

I know you will do fabulously.

Thanks as always, for your lovely encouraging comments in my journal.

You rock.

Take care and best of luck to us all ! :party:
 
WOW 20lbs!! Thats amazing!! I can't wait until I get 20lbs off!! Hopefully it will happen soon!! Anyways looking forward to getting to know you in the challenge!! We're gonna rock it!!
 
hey just checkin in on ya, boring day at work :/ umm...yea, you totally rock losing 20 lbs! I can't wait till I get to that zone, almost there, lol...umm anyways I'll talk to ya later!
 
WOW! lots of chatter!

tammy - i kept up with everything (drinking water, eating [decently >=P], vitamins, and stretching) but i only managed to walk 3 miles over the time i was sick... which was like 4 days. lol.

edna - thanks girl^^ im feeling alot better today... right back to my usual routine and feeling super motivated with the beginning of the new challeng =D

sophia - you are soooo sweet! lol isnt it crazy how many journals we are running around to visit?! =P

i will not fail - 20 pounds is crazy... honestly ive only ever lost like 5 pounds and then lost my motivation D: but not this time... i am doing things differently and it just feels right.

FG - haha awesome... boring days at work... well at least you have something to do if it gets too awful =P tooo bad you can stick a miniature gym under your desk hehehe...
 
ohhh right... i forgot what i was doing... D: i finished my eight miles and i am getting ready to try pilates on a dvd =D hehe wish me luck! finally!!! this challenge is forcing me to get some strength training in xD heheh
 
Hey there lady! :D

The challenge is off and HERE WE GO!!

So, how the heck did you manage to comment in everyone's journal already. Just search the usernames??
 
haha yeahh... basically michelley i just had the spreadsheet up
and i would just search down the list! alot easier that way.
i didnt want to leave anyone out D:
 
Finally making my rounds! Thanks for stopping by my journal and the words of encouragement! Congrats on the 20 lbs so far and good luck with the challenge! heres to the next 10-20 or whatever your goals may be :cheers2:
 
Hey there

WOW to your 20 lbs off in 6 weeks that is amazing:)

You seem very consistant and determind tha tis what gets the weight off!!!

Glad to have ya in the challenge!!!
 
hi Angelica,

You are doing such a great job. Not only loosing weight, but keep posting here on this forum. I have seen your post everywhere. I think doing that, totally keep you motivated.
I have slipped about my diet a bit, but now I am gonna return again....|

So walking/running helps to lose weight easier?

I rather diet than exercising... -_-" I know I need them both, but diet is so easy.. =P
Good luck with your 6 weeks... maybe another 20 lbs for you maybe?!
 
woooh i know... 20 in 6.... that is just crazy!
i never thought i would accomplish something like that.
but it feels sooo great... knowing i can do something
sooo impactful for myself.

i have to tell you guys though... i cant really tell
in my jeans... haha i was in such denial i was wearing pants
way tooo small... you know muffin tops to the MAX!
but i wear alot of pajama pants around the house...
and i am getting made fun of soooo much because they
keep on wanting to fall down... or >_> hehe my panties
will be sticking up over the top and my pants will have
fallen really low on my rear end... LOL!

anyways thanks for the thoughts!

iwanttokeepfit- its alot easier just to combine them both.
diet is great... but exercise tones your body... you could
be skinny and jiggly/cellulitey??? maybe 0____o that would
be sooo horrible though.
 
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