OT: Today was a treadmill day!

This is off topic but I couldn't stop! Today was my first treadmill day in
trying to lose my 30 lbs. I'm so excited. I haven't been that active since
before my first son was born 4 years ago! It is so empowering to do
something for yourself that you know is great!
Now if I can just keep finding time between breakfasts, cleanups, lunch,
cleanups, laundry, playtime, snacks, snacks, and more snacks, and
appointments! Can I get an AMEN?
I began walking and will progress to running in a couple of weeks. I only
went for 40 minutes including 10 minutes total of warm–up and cool–down. I
walked just under 2 miles and burned 228 calories! Woo–Hoo!!! Ever notice
how darn long it takes to burn a calorie? I will definitely think twice
before drinking another beer.
Jamie

"Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net> wrote in news:41daeecc$1_...@newspeer2.tds.net:
If you drink beer with friends, it spreads the calories around. Also, if
you drink standing up, the calories fow down into the ground.
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"Userb3" <use...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Y'know. I can tell you've had entirely too long to think about this!
Jamie

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Amen! I hear you loud & clear sister!!
I Sounds like you will be running in no time. Hopefully you will get a little
free time each day to keep at it.
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Cherie

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If you drink beer with friends, it spreads the calories around. Also,
if
you drink standing up, the calories fow down into the ground.
Calories also don't count at all when they're imbibed as alcoholic
beverages. (I guess the diet Coke cancelling out the buttered bagel doesn't
fool anybody anymore....)
One thing I do love is the fact that if you have a pound of cubed cheese,
ham, and nuts, it's a pig–out. If you add lettuce and a whole bunch of
mayonnaise, it's a *salad*.
And to the original poster: Kudos to you. I'm a runner and I love it –– it's
positively addictive; and I remember starting early on and being winded
after half a mile, and now do 5 on a regular basis. It's so much fun to
build up to it –– and then to increase your speed. And then try another
exercise altogether (and be horrified at what a klutz you are!).
Two things I'd suggest:
1. If you can afford it, even just once or twice –– and once you've gotten
into the swing of a regular workout routine, hire a trainer (ask around and
make sure you get a good one!) and get into some weight training. You'll see
results like crazy and will learn things you'd never considered –– it also
puts your workout in perspective (i.e., constant challenging, changing,
keeping it fun and somewhat uncomfortable!) When you're reading 3 issues of
People on the treadmill, you know it's time to up the speed/change the
workout/etc.
2. Don't put too much energy into the digital calorie readout on the
machines (in fact, try to do the same thing outside if possible!). The
machine calorie counters are guestimates at best, and they can become
addictive in and of themselves –– and not in a terribly productive way. If
you want a gadget with a readout that counts, get a heart monitor –– you can
really monitor (forgive the redundancy) your progress –– I won't go on to
bore everyone here with this but e–mail me if you want details (I'm in the
"biz")...
3. Good for you! I'm vicariously excited at your enthusiasm... and keep it
up!

Way to go Jamie! I use the elliptical––before I can decide I don't
feel like using it, I jump on and feel great after!
Mary

Thank you for this link. It's interesting.
–Marcia

GREAT JOB and keep up the good work!
–Marcia

here is my fav workout site with demos.
http://www.netfit.co.uk/netfit.htm
BethFlhttp://hometown.aol.com/puggysgirl/myhomepage/index.html

GREAT JOB and keep up the good work!
–Marcia

"Ethylene" <ethyle...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Yeah, Marcia! You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours! Regarding
exercise and quitting smoking, that is!
Thanks,
Jamie

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I would be interested but I live in a VERY small, quaint town. I'm not
really sure if we have personal trainers here. But weight training is
definitely something that I'm interested in. I am of an age, and since I've
been hearing a lot about women losing a lb. of muscle per year after age 25
(is that right?!) AND the fact that muscle burns more calories than fat make
me want to pump iron! I've been mulling over asking for a free weight set
and bench for Valentine's Day. But I understand what you're saying and I
thank you for your commiseration!
can
I totally agree about the readout on the machine, but at this point, it's
just something to keep me motivated. I am not someone who is raring to go
with exercise. Until I start to see some results that will breed their own
motivation, I have to drag myself each and every day. I understand it's an
estimate but even an estimate is good when you're trying to not put other
food into your mouth. Although I do have to say that food is not my
problem. I eat well and not too much (most of the time) but I get NO
exercise. I may e–mail you for moral support! Thank you!
I appreciate it! Life is good and will be even better without 30 lbs. My
target weight is 130 and I'm 5'6". I tend to settle out at 130 once I've
reduced (although I've only reduced one time before). Once again, I
appreciate your commiseration and I do plan to keep it up. I was just
waiting for the smallest child to be somewhat self–entertaining. Now the
time's here.
Jamie

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ITA with the rec about the heart rate monitor. Even a basic one is great but
I've had a feature–loaded one for about 7 years and love love love it. It's
like having a coach right there. It helps me to work out hard enough and to
avoid overtraining. These days I mostly use the feature that tells me my
max, min, and average HR during a workout.
I made a rather significant leap in my fitness level in Oct–Nov by doing a
new workout and the HR monitor documents it: I can see that it takes me a
lot longer and harder to get into my aerobic training zone now.
Claire

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Gotcha Mary, but in my case, the kids must allow me to jump on! These
things must be carefully coordinated!!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Jamie

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 14:39:21 –0500, "Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net>
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Way to go, Jamie!
And re calorie–burning: A key fact about doing cardio exercise that
many people don't realize is that it elevates metabolism for several
hours afterwards as well, so you continue burning calories at a higher
rate than if you hadn't done it.
Not that I'm advocating that beer :–).
Chris

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:30:25 –0500, "Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net>
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Good stuff! I run, but weight training is my first love. (I compete
in bench press and in Olympic weightlifting.) There are a lot of
exercises you can do without any equipment and others you can do with
just a set of elastic tubes. And a few dumbbells, even without a
bench, offer many more options. The absolute best website of all time
to learn weight training for beginners (it's aimed particularly at
women but great for anyone) is: www.stumptuous.com/weights.html. Go
there! :–)
Chris

Yeah!! Good job Jamie! Just think how many cute workout clothes you are
going to need as you shed those pounds.
I don't know how old your kiddos are, but my new thing is to take them to
the track and they ride their bikes/scooters/etc. on the outside lane while
I walk (I am a runner, but am on maternity leave from that) This is very
new, as my youngest just now is willing to do this. It is also easy because
the highschool is about 10 blocks from my house. Maybe something to work
towards for the spring when the weather is better.
Hang in there, once you get in the habit you'll crave the exercise.
Kelly


"Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net> wrote in message
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Jamie, that's fabulous! Keep it up. I lost about 10 lbs 2 years ago by
working out regularly, no real dieting, just watching the junk. What you need
to do is plan your workouts into your day. Your workout needs to become just
as important as cleaning up and laundry. (All that will still be there when
you are done, unfortunately)
As a side note, I was thinking about popping over to Borders to look at Bob
Greene's new book "Total Body Makeover" (i think that's the title). Anyone
read this?

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Donna,
You are so right about everything being there when I'm done. I had a
neighbor who was anal about his yard and I was teasing him recently that
he'd be appalled that since we'd moved into our new house a little over a
year ago, we still have no landscaping (grass, yes; landscaping and plants,
no). Mostly because of the newest child taking so much of our time. His
response was that if it came to mowing the lawn or playing with the kids –
play with the kids. I do try to remember to do the things that need to be
done (like taking care of myself) before the ones that will wait.
Thanks for the support!
Jamie

"Chris Braun" <braun_ch...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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Chris,
You chiming in again?! You are an absolute fountain of information! I'll
be e–mailing you (again) and Doomella later. I'll look at this site
although I'm pretty familiar with traditional weight training as I dated a
bodybuilder years ago. I'm sure, though, that things have progressed. I'm
definitely not worried about gaining too much muscle; I don't think that's
possible at my age.
Jamie

"Kelly" <wittynos...@hevanet.com> wrote in message
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OMG if you could see what I wore yesterday to work out!! What a hoot! (No,
I'm not going to enlighten you!) So yes, I could use some workout clothes
even now. I think if I manage to exercise for two of the next three days, I
could persuade DH (who is always open to persuasion) to splurge on some this
weekend.
My youngest is 15 months so I'm trying to wait until he takes his first nap
to get on the treadmill. He doesn't take direction well enough yet to stay
away from the treadmill or to follow when I'm walking. I DO have a jogging
stroller that I could take to the local middle school, though, with the
little one in it and the 3–year old would be happy to ride his new bike.
That could work, Kelly.
And a word about the weather. We couldn't get weather much better than
this. 76 degrees today, clear and sunny without the resident humidity.
Sure can't use weather as an excuse.
Thanks,
Jamie

On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 01:50:06 –0500, "Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net>
wrote:
If you've sent me email today, Jamie, I expect I deleted it without
noticing –– so much junk mail lately! If you haven't yet, I'll keep
an eye out for it.
The web site I pointed to is worth looking at just for the
presentation, if nothing else. Krista (the person who runs it) has an
exceptional way with words (she's a PhD in something like women's
studies –– I forget exactly –– in addition to being a fitness expert).
Chris

The one thing you have to keep in mind with the kiddos in tow is that the
workout might be more interval like. There will be stops. I've never loved
running around the track (unless doing an actual track workout) but it has
been nice to get the run or walk in that I so crave.
My eldest (10.5) has a computer on his bike so when he rides along with me
he tries to get me to go different speeds, unfortunately, I just can't go 12
miles an hour :) I think I disappoint him, especially when we'd go uphill.
It's good for your kids to see you exercise–you are setting up a lifelong
example of health.
Happy Workout Clothes shopping soon!
Kelly


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