Healthy Living 101

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by skatinjay27

nice! but why do you need to go to the parts store for some AAA batteries ?
you can get them from the corner store you know.

july 20th (209lb)was when i truely decided to get on a new path for my nutrition and exercise, i last weighed myself on saturday and was 190lb my waist is down 4 inchs but my upper body and arm are actually larger/wider than before because my weight training has been focused on mass gaining exercise routines . when i look in the mirror ive still got alot more work to do to get to where i want (im thinking to look the way i want ill need to get down near todds weight) but im excited to do so!

BUT i still suck big time at running...i cant run a full mile steady,i need to take like 30sec walking breaks. i have gotten to where i can make it a 1/2 mile then i need to walk for like 1min, then i can finish it out... its still alot better that when i started and was dying after running 100 feet though lol.
the problem isnt physical pain though its that im out of breath, any advice or tips for that?

my wife has also been doing very well (had a baby in march) shes been eating super clean like me and goes to the gym 4-5 time a week about 45 min with weights and 30 min cardio, and on one of those days works with a personal trainer.
how kelli doing todd?

You may be like me where running doesn't come that natural. Your weight is making it tough to be a natural runner as well. How often do you run? Try to mix in some high intensity lighter weight routines. That will help you with you endurance and increase your lung function. I agree that a physical is a good idea.

Kelli's back to school so she hasn't been doing to well on the excercising. She is down around 5 lbs though.

Originally Posted by hifi875

Great job on the running. You have good speed now you just need to extend a little and get to over 40 minutes of running at that pace. You can do it. My wife runs with me some but wont go past 3 miles because she is hardheaded and don't want to admit that running has done more for her than curves or any other thing she has tried. anyway she ended up running 6 miles with me and didn't struggle at all. You can do it easy. I am missing lifting, with marathon training i am lucky to get 1-2 days a week. but i am ready to get back to it after nov. 4.

Thanks, I want to extend one out on a weekend to at least 5. I like my 30 minute habit as it's doable every workday.

[skatinjay27]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

You may be like me where running doesn't come that natural. Your weight is making it tough to be a natural runner as well. How often do you run? Try to mix in some high intensity lighter weight routines. That will help you with you endurance and increase your lung function. I agree that a physical is a good idea.

i try to run at least 4 days a week. but like you've mentioned before sometimes it a struggle these past 3 days i haven't wanted to get up in the morning to run. so ive just been settling for doing 15min at night of jump roping... yeah endurance and lung function is what seem to be my real hurdle at the moment, ill try that.

[legend]

jump rope is a suprisingly hard workout. It's amazing how fit little kids must be.

runners world beginner program on this link

[hifi875]

Got up for a 5am. 13.1 mile run this morning. Knocked it out in 2:01 on a easy pace. On the homestretch in my marathon training(nov.4th). Have already had 4 runs of 17 or more miles. Got a 4hr run coming up next Saturday. That will be fun

[skatinjay27]

Originally Posted by legend

jump rope is a suprisingly hard workout. It's amazing how fit little kids must be.

runners world beginner program on this link

thanks for the link!

yeah i might have worded it wrong, when i say settle i just meant having to go with a different type of cardio when im trying to make running my cardio since one of my goals is to become a better runner.

i totally agree with you! jumping rope will have me beat when im done with it!
i actually started it because i was reading into hitting the boxing bag for a great cardio work out and the jump rope was part of the workout.

[IMPALA MAN]

Originally Posted by IMPALA MAN

To all. I have tried something new the last few months and it is working GREAT!
I didn't get this from any plan, just good old common sense.
First I wanted to begin losing weight. I knew from past experience, it was easy to get discouraged and go back to my old ways. So here is what I did and do.
1. I eat smaller portions. Not super diet food, just smaller portions. Example ( a real one that I do): At Arby's instead of a triple roast beef, I get a single. I still get the fries. When I finish the sandwich and fries, I'm full and not hungry. Before, I was stuffed. I eat a banana for breakfast instead of a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich. NOTE: when I do get hungry....I eat. It is very important that your body does not stay hungry as it will start to preserve fat.

2. I exercise Mon, Wed, Fri. EVERY WEEK. My exercise....I burn 300 calories on my treadmill. Another important piece of information!! I DO NOT LET MY HEART RATE GET OVER 145. This is what the book that came with the treadmill instructed to do.

RESULTS???? A consistent 2 lbs a week. I started at 225. Am now at 201 and expect to break the 200 mark within the next day or so. My ideal weight is supposedly 145. That seems a little skinny, but we'll see when we hit 170.

PEOPLE, THIS WORKS, DOES NOT TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN, AND IS SOMETHING SOMEONE COULD DO A LONG TIME WITHOUT GETTING DISCOURAGED.

PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND! Every brick building you see has had the bricks laid one at a time. After thousands of years, it still has to be done, one brick at a time! We went to the moon, and are still laying bricks one at a time!

The same with many things, including weight loss.....one pound at a time!
Just my two cents worth.

Just weighed in at 195. I plateaued for about a week. Still treadmilling 300 calories three times a week and shedding off weight consistently.

[hifi875]

According to my map my run app I burned 2064 calories on my run today. It takes into consideration the pace, distance and elevation change (hills)

[Sieg]

Bust it all weekend, just sat down and devoured two ice cold Coors Light's and they were soooo good I just might have another! Blackend fresh Ahi coming up dinner.

[Tony_SS]

Built cedar deck stairs... worked non stop from 8.30a-4pm with a 1/2hr lunch break... That is my workout.

[Chad-1stGen]

Just wanted to check in and add that my wife and I have completed week 2 of our P90X attempt. Actually we already completed today's workout so we are 15 for 15 days so far. We did the "optional" stretch X on both rest days so far too as I really want to increase flexibility with the workout too.

Friday has a bit of an injury scare but it resolved itself by today's resistance workout and I was able to push hard today. Felt great.

Still on track with the nutrition plan macros too. Two+ weeks of zero junk food and the only "processed" food I've eaten are the P90X supplements and protein bars.