No more Yo-Yo'ing. V's Journal

Hi Keepitoff,

I thought the Cardio Max workout was really intense and I have a feeling that the version I did on the Exercise on Demand channel was an abbreviated version of the DVD. It was only 23 minutes in length. He uses weights in a lot of the exercises but you could do them without the weights. And he really works the legs. My legs are still a bit sore from Thursday morning's workout. I run on the treadmill at 6.0mph and my breathing was heavier during this workout then it is on the treadmill. So if you're looking for an intense workout this is definitely the way to go.

The walking videos are good if you're looking for a lighter workout. Sometimes you just need a break from the intensity. I think they are good too for those times when you're tired or just don't feel like working out. You can talk yourself into doing one of those because you know you wont be killing yourself. But once you get up and start moving it could get you pumped up for a more intense workout afterwards.

I really like mixing up my workouts with the tapes.

Keep up the good work yourself. You're doing a great job.

V.
 
Hi Brandy,

I absolutely love Weight Watcher's. I think it's the best program. I'm not currently attending the meetings but have in the past. Just to give you a little history I have struggled with weight my entire life. I started Weight Watcher's back in Nov '05 at 200 lbs. By June of '06 I was at my goal weight of 125 and a lifetime member. I attended the meetings every week, never missed one. I kept it off for awhile but then I starting to slip back into my old habits. I stopped going to the meetings and slowly but surely I gained back 55 lbs.

Now I'm too embarrassed to go back because everyone knows me there so I've been doing it on my own. Once I reach my goal weight once again I do plan on going back to not only attend the meetings but for that weekly weigh-in of accountability.

I think the meetings are really great because you are with people who are going thru the same things that you are. There's usually a topic of the week which the meeting is based around. You share with each other your successes, struggles, tips, etc. The leaders, receptionists and members are very supportive. They will try and answer any question you have. They encourage participation but if you feel more comfortable to just listen that's fine too.

You could always go and try out a meeting before signing up to see if you like it.
 
Hi Angel,

Yes, the weight is just dropping off. I feel like I've just gotten into the 140's and now I'm closing in on the 130's. My goals are well in sight and I hope to be there in the next 2 - 3 months. I've been changing up my workouts and drinking more water so maybe that's contributing some.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a good weekend too.
 
Thursday, February 7th

Breakfast:
Weight Watcher's bagel w/ 1 wedge lite cheese spread - 3 points

Snack:
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points

Lunch:
Tuna on a Weight Watcher's english muffin - 3 points
1 cup butternut squash soup - 1 point
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points

Dinner:
6oz. tilapia - 4 points
mushrooms - 0 points

Snack:
136g fat free ice cream - 2 points
80g prunes - 2 points

Total points for the day = 20


Workout:
Biggest Loser Cardio Max w/ Bob
Jog 1 mile w/ Lesely


Day 2 of the Lenten Challenge complete.
 
Will be tracking sodium for the challenge this week. It's not going to be as difficult as I thought it was going to be for me. I just have to stay away from a few things this week to make sure I come below the alloted amount of sodium.

Friday, February 8th

Breakfast:
Low sugar oatmeal - 2 points, 290mg sod
80g prunes - 2 points, 10mg

Lunch:
Peanut butter sandwich - 3 points, 210mg
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points, 80mg
2 cups cherries - 2 points, 0mg

Dinner:
about 9oz. salmon - 10 points, 150mg
carrots & string beans - 0 points, 54mg

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points, 320mg
1 cup cherries - 1 point, 0mg

Total points for the day = 25, 1,114mg sod


Workout:
Bike: 60 minutes, 832 calories, 16.93 miles


Day 3 of the Lenten Challenge complete
 
Saturday, February 9th

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cheerios - 2 points, 190mg sod
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points, 372mg

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich - 3 points, 480mg
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points, 80mg

Dinner:
6oz. Buffalo Steak - 4 points, 75mg
Veggies - 0 points, 30mg
2 Tbsp Ketcup - 0 points, 380mg

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points, 320mg
2 cups cherries - 2 points, 0mg

Totals for the day = 19 points, 1,927mg sodium


Workout:
Bike: 90 minutes, 1,410 calories, 29 miles


Day 4 of the Lenten Challenge complete
 
Sunday, February 10th

Breakfast:
Low sugar oatmeal - 2 points, 290mg sod
80g prunes - 2 points, 10mg

Lunch/Dinner:
salad w/ balsamic vinegar - 0 points, 45mg
about 3oz. grilled chicken - 3 points, 54mg
carrots/string beans - 1 point, 54mg
1/2 red potato - 1 point, 5mg

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points, 320mg
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points, 80mg
80g prunes - 2 points, 10mg

Totals for the day = 16 points, 868mg sodium


Workout:
Bike: 90 minutes, 1,428 calories, 29.37 miles


Day 5 of the Lenten Challenge complete.
 
This is my 400th post, wow. I'm so happy I found this forum.

Here's how yesterday looked:

Monday, February 11th

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cherrios - 2 points, 190mg sod
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points, 372mg

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich - 3 points, 480mg
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points, 80mg
1 cup cherries - 1 point, 0mg

Dinner:
Yoplait yogurt - 4 points, 105mg

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points, 320mg
136g fat free ice cream - 2 points, 140mg

Totals for the day = 20 points, 1,687mg sodium


Workout:
The Firm - Serobic Body Shaping - 55 minutes
Tae Bo - Celebrity Fit - 18 minutes
Walk 3 miles w/ Lesely - 40 minutes


Day 6 of the Lenten Challenge complete.
 
Hi Angel,

The Lenten Challenge is based on the Lenten Season but it's being run as a non-denominational, non-religious challenge. Basically, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday, you give something up. Some people said they were giving up soda. My cousin gives up sweets every year. I'm giving up BLT's. Those extra bites, licks and tastes that we take throughout the day. If it's not portioned out on my plate, then I don't eat it.

Not too many people are participating in it but it is in the challenge section.
 
Hi Brandy,

Taking care of a house, 2 kids under 10, a husband, working a part-time job (I teach in a pre-school) and running a business (we own an Italian Ice/Ice cream store) doesn't make it easy to exercise as much as I do. But I've made exercise a part of my routine just like going to work. It's become part of my daily schedule just like anything else.

Plus I feel that since I take care of so many other things that I deserve some time in the day to take care of myself as well. And if the rug doesn't get vacuumed today because I have to exercise then it'll get vacuumed tomorrow.
 
thekrinse said:
Hi Angel,

The Lenten Challenge is based on the Lenten Season but it's being run as a non-denominational, non-religious challenge. Basically, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday, you give something up. Some people said they were giving up soda. My cousin gives up sweets every year. I'm giving up BLT's. Those extra bites, licks and tastes that we take throughout the day. If it's not portioned out on my plate, then I don't eat it.

Not too many people are participating in it but it is in the challenge section.
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wow! sounds good...serves me right for not being around the forum. not sure if i would have had the staying power but still! good for you! thats amazing! i wonder how much i eat/consume through BLTs.

take care

;-)

x
 
I know my BLT's must add up to a pretty decent amount of unnecessary extra calories. And I always start off with a nibble here and a nibble there. Then it becomes a bite here and a bite there. Then a mouthful here and a mouthful there. And before you know it you've had many more calories then you had intended.

Weight Watcher's did a thing where instead of putting those extra bites into your mouth, put them in a baggie and see how much you would have consumed over the course of a day or week with those little bites, licks and tastes. I didn't actually do it but others who did were amazed at how much extra they were consuming that they weren't accounting for.
 
Tuesday, February 12th

Breakfast:
28g honey nut cheerios - 2 points, 190mg sod

Snack:
114g cottage cheese w/ 1 cup blueberries - 3 points, 372mg

Lunch:
Veggie wrap - 2 points, 380mg
15g pistachio nuts - 2 points, 80mg
2 cups fruit - pineapple, mango, kiwi - 2 points, 8mg

Dinner:
6oz. buffalo steak - 4 points, 75mg
veggies - 0 points, 30mg
2 Tbsp ketcup - 0 points, 380mg

Snack:
Weight Watcher's muffin - 3 points, 320mg
80g prunes - 2 points, 10mg

Totals for the day = 20 points, 1,845mg sodium


Day 7 of the Lenten Challenge complete.
 
thekrinse said:
I know my BLT's must add up to a pretty decent amount of unnecessary extra calories. And I always start off with a nibble here and a nibble there. Then it becomes a bite here and a bite there. Then a mouthful here and a mouthful there. And before you know it you've had many more calories then you had intended.

Weight Watcher's did a thing where instead of putting those extra bites into your mouth, put them in a baggie and see how much you would have consumed over the course of a day or week with those little bites, licks and tastes. I didn't actually do it but others who did were amazed at how much extra they were consuming that they weren't accounting for.
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that is so true you know. i've been noticing every time i take a BLT today because of your challenge and gosh i have had loads!! stopped myself on many occasions but if i start adding it all up it must be way over a 100 cals atleast.

;-)

x
 
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