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Title: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 13, 2015, 05:52:45 AM
so how are folks getting ready for con season?  walking more? loosing weight?

what's your torture method so there's less huffing & puffing at the start of con season
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's you preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 13, 2015, 06:10:29 AM
Not so much exercising, but I've been doing really well this year losing the holiday weight. I gained 15 pounds over the holidays on our cruise and I'm down to 1 pound left to lose, so I'm feeling pretty good about myself!  ;D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's you preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Louie_rob_m on February 13, 2015, 07:21:01 AM
I have badly fallen off gym visits since the holidays.  I just signed up for a blood analysis package from Wellness FX. To find out some biometrics data on myself and see where my vitamin deficiencies are. Kind of using this to kickstart my motivation for getting back to exercising
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 13, 2015, 08:19:05 AM
i am balming the cold weather for my lack of restraint ..... too much food and chocolate and chips and....and....
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Zero on April 14, 2015, 06:06:44 PM
Reviving this thread!  Mwuhahahahaha!

Here's a fun way to "walk" to Mordor and get fit for Comic-Con:
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/07/23/walking/


^__~  Thought I would share with this with my fellow nerds, ha ha. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Chris on April 14, 2015, 06:26:54 PM
But my couch loves me...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 14, 2015, 06:33:51 PM
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But my couch loves me...

And I love my couch...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Chris on April 14, 2015, 06:37:19 PM
And it has bacon...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: catvonawesome on April 14, 2015, 06:51:12 PM
I've been walking the 2 miles home rather than taking the bus. Increasing trips to the gym for extra walking cardio and weights. And yoga. I will be stretchy and ready to stand in lines and sit in small chairs.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: ahbbb on April 14, 2015, 07:48:58 PM

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sit in small chairs.

Sit?!?
Who sits at ComicCon?
I've places to go and and people to see..I've not time waste sitting.

Actual your plan sounds very good.
I've gotten away from stretching.
Good for you.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Zero on April 14, 2015, 07:51:21 PM
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Sit?!?
Who sits at ComicCon?
I've places to go and and people to see..I've not time waste sitting.

Actual your plan sounds very good.
I've gotten away from stretching.
Good for you.

Unless you're in Hall H sitting all day and waiting for a panel or two.  I count that as sitting in small, uncomfortable chairs. 

Ha ha.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 14, 2015, 09:38:28 PM
Yep, time for me to come out of hibernating! At this point, i am trying to commit to jogging every day, even if I can just get in 10-15mins. And weight lifting once a week.

My wife is really into fitbit, she loves that thing.  It's really amazing all the stuff it can measure, but i deal better with simplicity.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: catvonawesome on April 15, 2015, 07:24:07 AM
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Unless you're in Hall H sitting all day and waiting for a panel or two.  I count that as sitting in small, uncomfortable chairs.

Yup! That's what I was talking about...though it'll be small chairs in Ballroom 20 for me!

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but i deal better with simplicity.
I hear that. I had to stop with the fitness and food trackers because I got too bogged down in the details. I just use Google Fit on my phone now which tracks my steps during the day for how much time I spend moving. I can add in any other exercise just putting in how long I did it. So, I'm just hitting an overall time goal rather than calories/steps/weight etc. Not checking weight either...just how my pants fit!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: AzT on April 15, 2015, 10:08:19 AM
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Yep, time for me to come out of hibernating! At this point, i am trying to commit to jogging every day, even if I can just get in 10-15mins. And weight lifting once a week.

My wife is really into fitbit, she loves that thing.  It's really amazing all the stuff it can measure, but i deal better with simplicity.

YES! Weights + FitBit in tow (wear it to the gym and pick up extra steps!)  :) :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 24, 2015, 06:42:27 PM
I am thrilled to have maintained my weight loss over the winter and two week vaka.

Now to begine anew....
;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dancetomusic on April 24, 2015, 07:03:26 PM
Last year before the con I noticed a lot of emphasis on getting fit/staying in shape and breaking in shoes in preparation for the con, and then was surprised to not have felt any foot/leg pain or anything like that during or afterward. But, I've realized that's because 1) I was walking 3 miles and working on my feet for 5+ hours pretty much everyday beforehand and 2) because I mostly went to panels and sat waiting in stationary lines, so I didn't need to walk much anyway!
This year my hotel is even closer to all the action, so even less walking for me! And I still will mostly be doing panels, I think. But either way I would like to get in better shape in these next couple months, so very soon I would like to start stretching everyday and getting in some yoga/pilates action at home. I think I'm finally going to buy myself some small weights to tone up my arms as well!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 26, 2015, 05:24:54 AM
In addition to going for the occasional run, when watching shows I've missed via On Demand (Agents of Shield, Flash, etc.) I'll do quick routines during the commercial breaks.  So, commercial comes on during the Flash, I'll drop and do 10 pushups, head over to the bench to do 15 situps, then do 10 arm curls w/dumbells, until the commercial's over. Then back to watching, until the next break.  It's a really good way to get some exercise in, instead of sitting for the full amount of time watching the show(s).

Hey, anything is better than nothing :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Bert Su on April 27, 2015, 11:02:16 AM
My preferred method is to get on a treadmill at LA Fitness
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: DaveG on April 29, 2015, 07:54:31 AM
For me it's mostly just lots of walking.  If nothing else, C2E2 proved to me that I have a ways to go before I'm in shape for San Diego.

random fact:  It's about 1100 steps or 1/2 mile around the circumference of C2E2's exhibit hall.  Had some time to kill and walked it a few times just to add the steps to my fitbit.  Only about 700-800 steps to go up and down every aisle in their artists alley. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: retired on April 29, 2015, 08:00:53 AM
My treadmill broke, and i got sick of using my spin bike every day. Stuck to a meal delivery plan but plateaued  for over a month.
i don't like going outside (fresh air and sun make me fill sick. outdoors just doesn't feel natural).

At this point, i need to recover financially from Wondercon+SWC, then ill buy a treadmill. (or maybe the Omni??).
Hoping i get picked for a developer edition of the HTC Vive VR system so i can get my fitness VR+AR platform developed. Then ill use that to get in shape.

Wish we had a nerd fitness gym around here. They said they are developing a smartphone app so nerds around the world can use their exercise programs.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Hal Roth on April 29, 2015, 09:00:42 AM
Sending out good vibes to everyone getting in shape for the con.  At the 70 day mark today we still have time to make a substantial improvement before SDCC 2015.

I'm following the info from this chart on calories:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/calories-chart

But I really need to up my activity.

Let's get psyched and get it done!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: epicaz on April 30, 2015, 01:21:20 PM
I think it's time to finally get a gym membership!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 30, 2015, 01:50:08 PM
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My treadmill broke, and i got sick of using my spin bike every day. Stuck to a meal delivery plan but plateaued  for over a month.
i don't like going outside (fresh air and sun make me fill sick. outdoors just doesn't feel natural).
<snip>

^^ true
bugs are emerging here so we'll have swarms of flying biting buggers descending on us to compliment the sun & fresh air.

<sigh>  but the calorie reduction is going well.  A girl friend suggested going doing something active together- that could be ok. 

are you still plateaued on the weight?  do you notice less of the jiggly stuff ? could be the walking&spinning is turning to muscle which weights more then jiggly stuff. 
Even when i was extremely fit & zero % body fat i would have been considered over-weight due to being solid muscle. 
<Lots of rock climbing & stage hand work loading trucks was going on.>
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: codeviolet on May 01, 2015, 03:55:27 PM
Is it terrible that I'm primarily up-ing my exercise routine for the purposes of rocking my cosplays instead of for the sake of improving my health? XD

I've been spending at least an hour on the treadmill everyday at maximum incline- even at a brisk walk, I burn 550+ calories in an hour! Just put on Big Bang Theory (or listen to podcasted lectures) and it's generally pretty painless!

I also recommended downloading the app 'My Fitness Pal' to track your caloric intake/output everyday if you have any weight loss goals!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Zero on May 01, 2015, 04:03:32 PM
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Is it terrible that I'm primarily up-ing my exercise routine for the purposes of rocking my cosplays instead of for the sake of improving my health? XD

I've been spending at least an hour on the treadmill everyday at maximum incline- even at a brisk walk, I burn 550+ calories in an hour! Just put on Big Bang Theory (or listen to podcasted lectures) and it's generally pretty painless!

I also recommended downloading the app 'My Fitness Pal' to track your caloric intake/output everyday if you have any weight loss goals!

Nothing wrong with getting in shape for cosplay, ha ha.  I know cosplayers that do that all the time.  Plus, if an added benefit is that you're in better overall health, why not?  Ha ha.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: angoradebs on May 02, 2015, 10:46:41 AM
So, my big plan for getting in shape was to start walking a TON now that the weather is nice enough.

Except a few days ago, I broke a toe. So walking is out. It should be healed in time for SDCC itself, but not so much in time to get a lot of walking in.

Any suggestions on what I can do to prepare that doesn't involve putting any pressure on my left foot? I'm so mad at myself. Walked right into a stepladder that I forgot to put away.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Hal Roth on May 05, 2015, 06:27:18 AM
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So, my big plan for getting in shape was to start walking a TON now that the weather is nice enough.

Except a few days ago, I broke a toe. So walking is out. It should be healed in time for SDCC itself, but not so much in time to get a lot of walking in.

Any suggestions on what I can do to prepare that doesn't involve putting any pressure on my left foot? I'm so mad at myself. Walked right into a stepladder that I forgot to put away.

I had surgery for a torn quad tendon at the beginning of this year and part of my therapy was leg lifts using ankle weights from a seated position.  I imagine this could be low to no impact on your toe but still give that leg a good work out.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: epicaz on May 05, 2015, 09:37:41 AM
Alright, well I likely wont be getting a gym membership until after the con is over as of now. I did however get a good pair of athletic shoes just in time to break in. What are some activities aside from walking and running that one can do at home with low/minimal equipment?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: retired on May 05, 2015, 10:14:25 AM
An adjustable incline bench (not a barbell bench) is very small and can be folded up and put in a closet. Then get a small range of weights. 10, 20, 30, 40. You'd be able to do most major muscle groups with just dumbells. Cheap, quick, low impact, small footprint
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Mel on May 05, 2015, 11:15:20 AM
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So, my big plan for getting in shape was to start walking a TON now that the weather is nice enough.

Except a few days ago, I broke a toe. So walking is out. It should be healed in time for SDCC itself, but not so much in time to get a lot of walking in.

Any suggestions on what I can do to prepare that doesn't involve putting any pressure on my left foot? I'm so mad at myself. Walked right into a stepladder that I forgot to put away.

I broke two toes last year and ended up doing recumbent bike at the gym. If I put my foot just right, it didn't impact my toe. You'd need a gym membership for access to the bike though. You can also lay on your back and bicycle your feet in the air, this is how I started doing cardio and leg strengthening after a knee injury a few years ago.  The other suggestion of ankle weights and doing leg lifts was a good one too.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: rushfanyyz on May 05, 2015, 12:12:58 PM
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Alright, well I likely wont be getting a gym membership until after the con is over as of now. I did however get a good pair of athletic shoes just in time to break in. What are some activities aside from walking and running that one can do at home with low/minimal equipment?

I do various "circuits" inside that just use either body weight or small dumbbells-I have a pair of 3s, 5s, 8s although I do need some 10s now that I'm getting stronger :)
I started off with Jillian Michaels videos to get some ideas of things to do, she does a lot of lunges, squats, ab stuff, push-ups, planks, and the cardio portions are just jumping jacks, high knees, butt kicks, various jumping exercises. I've seen a lot of similar circuit ideas online and Pintrest.  I've taken the stuff that doesn't hurt my knees too much and kind of created my own workout.  It's nothing too extreme but I find it helps keep my body from being totally unprepared for long days. Strengthening your core even just a little helps with standing all day too.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Bert Su on May 19, 2015, 03:16:46 PM
I like to exercise by doing a bunch of push ups and stretches
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 19, 2015, 03:29:22 PM
ok, the pressure is on from all directions to get one of the bikes road/trail worthy & put in some miles out-running black flies & mosquitoes
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Hal Roth on May 20, 2015, 05:44:49 AM
Hope everyone is doing great with their fitness goals!  Let's keep at it!  49 days is a perfectly possible 7 more pounds that can be lost at a pound a week.  How awesome would that be?  We got this!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: hoserzgirl on May 22, 2015, 10:49:40 PM
Also on my fitness pal feel free to add me: hoserzgirl
I've been using Just Dance games on my Playstation to get active again
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: catvonawesome on June 02, 2015, 12:17:20 PM
Well my get in shape plan has gone terribly so far! Anyone else get derailed? Work was crazy for two months plus a traumatizing event led to me eating my feelings for a few weeks. Uggh. Baked chicken will be my best friend for the next month.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 02, 2015, 12:39:02 PM
Somehow I gained a ton of weight over ECCC and WonderCon. I'm not sure why. But I've been working on getting it off ever since. I only have a couple of pounds to go. I can still make it in time for SDCC!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: catvonawesome on June 02, 2015, 12:41:46 PM
Saw my doctor last week and I've gained about 10 pounds since winter! Where I'd already gained 10 pounds after a surgery last summer. EESH! None of my vaca clothes will fit! If I work really hard I can still dump 8 pounds by then. 2 pounds a week is pushing it, but I can't afford a bunch of new clothes. hah!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 02, 2015, 12:46:27 PM
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Well my get in shape plan has gone terribly so far! Anyone else get derailed? Work was crazy for two months plus a traumatizing event led to me eating my feelings for a few weeks. Uggh. Baked chicken will be my best friend for the next month.

WeightWatchers is working for me- without getting specific, i'm steadily loosing weight.
 i'm being retrained to eat out of my local grocery store- which is rather amazing because i'm usually not trainable
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: catvonawesome on June 02, 2015, 12:53:32 PM
I was doing pretty well until a shooting (as in gunfire) happened around me at the bus stop on the way to work. And then I had to eat my feelings through a bunch of big work events....that were at a festival....surrounded by food...delicious fried foods...I don't think I stopped eating for three weeks.

I stocked up on chicken and ground turkey and salad fixins at Costco. No dinners out until vaca! At least at SDCC I always lose 5 pounds from all the walking!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 04, 2015, 01:24:18 PM
got the bike down & pumped up.  I forgot how much fun a road bike can be--
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 20, 2015, 05:32:11 AM
anyone else do single track mt biking?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on June 20, 2015, 09:01:36 AM
No biking here.  But I am going to either the gym or Pilates every day, and at the gym often I do two classes.  Dual purpose is to get in shape and lose a couple so I can eat at BASIC Pizza multiple times while in SD.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 28, 2015, 07:50:21 AM
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anyone else do single track mt biking?
I have...it's fun, a total blast!  Helmet!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Bert Su on July 06, 2015, 06:46:35 PM
I often like to bench and do lat pull downs on a machine to get stronger
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on July 13, 2015, 04:42:47 PM
i can not wait to weight myself ..... **really** curious to see if i've lost & how much
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 13, 2015, 05:31:31 PM
My pedometer said that I was walking 35,000 steps a day, which was more than 15 miles. No joke!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on July 15, 2015, 08:33:53 AM
lost 3 lbs
today i resume the Weight Watchers tracking. the app on my phone has been nagging me ....  ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 15, 2015, 08:37:38 AM
It looks like I didn't gain or lose at SDCC, which is a bonus for me, since I was eating crap and pigging out for over a week! I guess all of the walking balanced it out!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on July 15, 2015, 09:14:07 AM
I still followed the guidelines of the ww plan without the bother of the specific tracking.  Mostly because i didn't want to shock/upset my system with the heavy foods.  I didn't pig out per say but certainly allowed myself the treats.... Double chocolate stout & margarita's ....<grin>

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on July 15, 2015, 11:39:54 AM
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My pedometer said that I was walking 35,000 steps a day, which was more than 15 miles. No joke!

Crazy!  The most I had was 18,000 steps.  And Friday sitting in Hall H was pathetic :D.

I stayed even, after losing 3 pounds before the con.  Now back to the grind to be in cruise shape for September.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 15, 2015, 12:17:25 PM
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Crazy!  The most I had was 18,000 steps.  And Friday sitting in Hall H was pathetic :D.

I was more like 25,000 steps that day, because of walking around before getting in, and then all of the walking I did after I left (I went out after GoT). But still a lot of walking - more than I would have expected, especially since I normally only walk 10,000 steps a day at home.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on July 22, 2015, 03:03:21 PM
To folks that have lost significant weight, do you get rid of the larger cloths?

If I continue as I have, I will be forced to buy new summer cloths next spring. I think I can get another winter out of my cold weather clothing. Hopefully
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 22, 2015, 06:19:58 PM
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To folks that have lost significant weight, do you get rid of the larger cloths?

Yes and no.

Is it that the clothes are so big that they are completely unwearable, or that they now drape on you differently? If the latter, keep them, at least for awhile.

If they are so big that you cannot wear them, put them away (in storage) for at least a year. Make sure that you can keep the weight off, and use it as a reminder that you could backslide, so you must be vigilant. After a year, you have made a lifestyle change and you will be able to get rid of them.
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Post by: Michaelnaut on July 22, 2015, 07:16:17 PM
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To folks that have lost significant weight, do you get rid of the larger cloths?

If I continue as I have, I will be forced to buy new summer cloths next spring. I think I can get another winter out of my cold weather clothing. Hopefully
I did have to go through a "wardrobe change", but I waited till I was sure I kept it off for a good couple months before I bought new clothes.  That way I knew I wouldn't gain back into it.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on July 23, 2015, 05:54:21 AM
yeah, the recidivism rate is of concern.

i don't think that'll happen mostly due to how the WW program is structured and the knowledge i've gained abt the food i eat but i'm sure that's a common thought. LOL

i'm hearing, keep the clothes until the next season-  which actually fits into my local resale clothing store's matrix ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: catvonawesome on July 23, 2015, 09:27:25 AM
I think SDCC was a no gain/no loss for me as well. But, it has been easier since the trip to make healthier choices and get exercise in than it was even in the weeks leading up to the trip. My big cuts right now are sugary treats...mostly Dr. Pepper. Haven't had a soda since our flight home on the 13th! Buuuut I did have a donut at a staff meeting yesterday.

Forcing myself back into the gym a few times a week. It isn't that I'm not motivated to get the workout in, its just that its been about 100 degrees every day with heat advisories almost every day. It is zapping everyone's energy! Really hard to even want to walk the 3 blocks to the gym after getting home from work but the gym is the place to be for cardio when the weather is like this. It is just not safe to even walk outside for too long.

Looking at my steps now and looks like Monday, July 6th was my biggest day at 29,377 steps! We went to the San Diego Zoo that day!

Back on the Couch to 5k program now. This past year was not so great for me health wise. I really use SDCC as my year marker now rather than New Year's! I'm setting a goal of being able to do a run along the bay behind the convention center next summer.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 23, 2015, 10:42:09 AM
I am almost rid of this con crud, as it's been holding me back from working out.  Even at 90% healthy, if you can't take deep breaths you ain't working out.  Here's to starting back up next week.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on July 23, 2015, 01:56:34 PM
When I stepped on the scale this past week, I noticed that I was actually 3.5 pounds down from before the con! Strangely enough, I've been attempting to get in better shape and lose some of my excess weight since December, and I had only lost about 3 pounds in that 6-7 month period (I completely cut out soda, started eating MUCH better, and started running between 3-5 times on the elliptical every week). And then SDCC comes, and I lose another 3.5 in one week  :D I'll probably gain it all back since I don't do nearly that much walking every day, but still...yay?
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Post by: catvonawesome on July 23, 2015, 02:09:49 PM
Awesome!!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 23, 2015, 03:47:07 PM
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but still...yay?

Yay!  ;D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: tehlilone on July 24, 2015, 01:02:53 AM
I need to get in shape for next year's comic con!


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Bert Su on July 30, 2015, 06:45:39 PM
I like to lift a lot of weights at the gym. One day, I want to have big muscles like Bane.
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette1.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fpowerlisting%2Fimages%2Fc%2Fcb%2FBane_DC_Comics_Character.png%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20110628013540&hash=1ca53ade1eefd987fefd20dacfcece1af72ef3aa)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on August 05, 2015, 08:04:13 AM
can anyone explain to me why i am **always** 2+ lbs lighter two days before weight in day?

I am constantly amazed as how i gain 2 lbs every thursday just in time for my weekly weight in on Friday.
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Post by: catvonawesome on August 05, 2015, 08:07:25 AM
Hmm...it could actually just something be your body's natural cycle. Body weight changes a lot during the month, especially for women. I find that 1 to 2 pound constant difference to be frustrating as well. Trying to go by inches/clothing feel rather than weight, but I want to see those pound numbers drop!!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on August 05, 2015, 08:41:19 AM
Is there a difference in how/what you eat? I find that it takes about 2 days for things to cycle through my gut. If I 'cheat' on the weekend, then it's not until Wednesday morning that I can get an accurate weight reading of how much I 'gained' because of it. So if you're 2 pounds lighter on Tuesday, but then are eating heavier foods (I mean physically heavier, not necessarily more fat/oil/calories) then that might be what is weighing you down. 
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Post by: alyssa on August 05, 2015, 08:52:27 AM
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Hmm...it could actually just something be your body's natural cycle. Body weight changes a lot during the month, especially for women. I find that 1 to 2 pound constant difference to be frustrating as well. Trying to go by inches/clothing feel rather than weight, but I want to see those pound numbers drop!!
careful if we start talking woman's biology the guys will run away screaming....<wink>  lol
However those differences are cyclically longer then a week. 

When i was more fit, i'd always have a problem with 'ideal weight' verses my weight so i'd go by inches also.  Bottom line, i have always been **way** more muscular than most woman due to the work/play activities.  it's hard to ignore the scale tho!!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on August 05, 2015, 09:09:18 AM
I agree, inches are the most important thing to measure. In my case, what I am concerned about is how my clothes fit me/hang on me. But while weight itself is not the most important, it is by far the easiest thing to measure.

So what I did is weigh myself when I was happy with this, and see what my 'benchmark' weight was. Whenever I reach my 'benchmark' weight, I check and confirm that it is still the weight at which I am happy with how my clothes look on me. That way I can have an easy weight check to see how things are going, but also have a mechanism to check on it to ensure that it is still an appropriate measure.
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Post by: FBS on August 05, 2015, 09:14:42 AM
Inches are the most important thing?
Oh man.....................C'mon. I've been telling ladies that it's not important ;)
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Post by: catvonawesome on August 05, 2015, 09:17:26 AM
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and see what my 'benchmark' weight was

Yup, I'm with you there. I try to keep a roundabout goal rather than a hard goal. Especially if putting on any muscle.
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Post by: ceddyced on August 05, 2015, 11:06:55 AM
Inches and the way your clothes feel are always good indicators.  Remember muscle is heavier than fat.
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Post by: catvonawesome on August 05, 2015, 11:27:34 AM
And also be kind to yourself! I can get really down on myself if I make an unhealthy choice. But, the long run is what's important.
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Post by: TardisMom on August 05, 2015, 11:39:06 AM
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Inches are the most important thing?
Oh man.....................C'mon. I've been telling ladies that it's not important ;)

Lol!

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Remember muscle is heavier than fat.

That's what I keep telling myself, but that flabby stuff around my middle is super annoying.  And living in Phoenix I drink tons of fluids all day so at the end of the day I'm always bloated around my middle on top of the flabby stuff.  Okay, done whining.
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Post by: alyssa on August 05, 2015, 06:41:03 PM
while the talk of paying attention to inches is vaild- since last year i've lost 25 lbs & am hoping to lose another 50 lbs (ish).  I use the 50 lb number as a guideline tho, i want to loose the fat & think that number will get me close to the goal.  I will adjust that number up or down accordingly.


if anyone wants to join a program i endorse weight watchers.  they have a online program that doesn't require going to the meetings.  it taught me what & how much of certain items to eat and will help me transition to a maintenance diet that doesn't promote weight gain.


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Post by: catvonawesome on August 05, 2015, 07:41:46 PM
I've actually been thinking about joining weight watchers. I put on a lot of weight this past year for several reasons. But, it wasn't until I got to SD that I realized how really out of shape I'd gotten. On a path to make a lot of changes and get back into shape but yeesh it is hurting. I also have a goal weight in my head that I want to hit in increments. Right now, since I'm just working on some habit changes, I'm going by my pants. They need to be loose by the end of August! Then I'll do a weight check.
 
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Post by: alyssa on August 05, 2015, 09:53:50 PM
i did that for a while, just changing my habits & i lost some weight. 
I really started losing the weight when i joined WW tho
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Post by: Michaelnaut on August 06, 2015, 10:28:08 AM
When I lost the bulk of my weight last year, I did a program called Isagenix (www.isagenix.com).  It's a shake/protein/low-glycemic diet that worked very well for me.  I lost a total of 35 pounds on this.  I put 8 back on since this past Christmas and am back to the workout regimen (along with proper eating/maintenance) to get that 8ish off.  The first week was a little rough, especially w/o having coffee, but in the end it worked.  You do notice a good change in the first 30 days.  I highly recommend it (and I don't own stock or sell it).
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Post by: alyssa on August 06, 2015, 11:31:34 AM
lol

i could never do those programs that require buying into their food/shake/etc----  i eat so little processed food as it is my digestive system would freak.  I blame my parents, way too many lentil burgers growing up  >:D
regardless, losing 35lbs is great!
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Post by: DRWHO42 on August 06, 2015, 11:32:56 AM
I did the Isagenix 9 day program and I think it is a really good program. I liked it so much I did a second round a year later. I kept the weight down and also kept the waist size down.
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Post by: NCDS on August 06, 2015, 11:44:05 AM
I gave up my Chai Lattes, started eating healthy, and jogging on the treadmill.  I'm down 12 pounds.   

I also go up the stairs at work 1 to 2 times a day (12 flights)

I start Pilates on the 29th.  I'm hoping to strengthen my core now to help maintain.
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Post by: catvonawesome on August 06, 2015, 11:48:45 AM
Congrats on 35 pounds!

The most difficult thing right now is the heat here in New Orleans. We're having our second hottest summer on record! Its barely rained. (As compared to most years where it rains almost every day in July.) Even though I have great AC at work and home, just the walk to and from the bus is taking its toll. I'm dehydrated with headaches all the time. So, I'm off my workout schedule because heat exhaustion is becoming a very real issue. I'm usually fine with heat! This summer has been terrible. I miss San Diego so much! 

(Today's high is only 93...but the "real feel" because of humidity is 109. And today is cloudy. uggh.)

Editing on Saturday because today's real feel is going to be 117 degrees!!! This is not motivating weather. Going to turn the AC up and use the xbox fitness stuff.
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Post by: alyssa on August 10, 2015, 12:42:47 PM
random thought

I find it way more easy to limit my food intake then actually do an activity that causes me to sweat
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Post by: Transmute Jun on August 10, 2015, 02:02:52 PM
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random thought

I find it way more easy to limit my food intake then actually do an activity that causes me to sweat

I am the same way! I hate sweating, to the point where if I can, I'll stop doing what I'm doing, just to stop sweating. It's much easier for me to limit food intake.

That being said, swimming is a good compromise, since if you sweat while swimming, you don't notice! ;)
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Post by: NCDS on August 10, 2015, 03:47:29 PM
I love the way I feel after a good sweaty workout.  I just hate every second of the workout.

I have been lazy since SDCC though.  I signed up for Pilates, I was told no sweating would be involved :)
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Post by: TardisMom on August 10, 2015, 04:56:25 PM
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I have been lazy since SDCC though.  I signed up for Pilates, I was told no sweating would be involved :)

I manage to sweat during Pilates :).  Some of the moves are really difficult!

I've been taking a Pi-Yo class lately.  It is high intensity but not high impact, if you know what I mean.  I sweat a LOT.  I usually hate to sweat but it is okay in this class.
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Post by: NCDS on August 11, 2015, 08:15:19 AM
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I manage to sweat during Pilates :).  Some of the moves are really difficult!


Sweat here I come! My boss just got us breakfast sandwiches and lattes.  I might need extra classes.
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Post by: catvonawesome on August 11, 2015, 08:30:17 AM
I'm so used to being sweaty just from living where I live, that I like it when I'm sweaty after a workout. At least its productive sweat!

The heat has me stuck inside on Xbox Nike Fitness, Xbox Zumba (don't laugh. You sweat a lot and its got some nice high intensity stuff), and yoga for stretching & strength & meditating where I just think about rain and raining and glaciers and how much I wish I lived on a glacier right now. 

For eating, I've cut soda (again), working on eating smaller portions, no junk snacking/fruits & veggies to fill up instead.

(Umpteenth day in a row of excessive heat advisory. Temp: 88 degrees. Real temp with 72% humidity: 102 degrees. Its better than yesterday which hit 90% humidity. Its like being underwater.)
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Post by: alyssa on August 13, 2015, 07:10:31 AM
so, just had to pass this fun story along.  i've had a few pieces of clothing i needed to return & finally got around to it yesterday.  I fully intended to not go cloths shopping but being a girl... lol, well needless to say i quickly found myself, out of curiosity mind you, trying on a some jeans.
i brought two sizes into the dressing room, the smaller was close <yay>
got the next size down & it fit perfectly <double yay!>

now i've got to go through my closet removing all the winter cloths that are too big <sigh>
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Post by: catvonawesome on August 13, 2015, 07:29:30 AM
Yay!!!! Awesome!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on August 13, 2015, 07:32:10 AM
Doesn't that feel so good, when you know your size has gone down because the clothes no longer fit?  ;D

And jeans are deceiving, because they are tight when they're new (or freshly washed) and they loosen up a bit later on. So you'll find that those new jeans get even looser!
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Post by: TardisMom on August 13, 2015, 08:26:17 AM
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so, just had to pass this fun story along.  i've had a few pieces of clothing i needed to return & finally got around to it yesterday.  I fully intended to not go cloths shopping but being a girl... lol, well needless to say i quickly found myself, out of curiosity mind you, trying on a some jeans.
i brought two sizes into the dressing room, the smaller was close <yay>
got the next size down & it fit perfectly <double yay!>

now i've got to go through my closet removing all the winter cloths that are too big <sigh>

Awesome!  Such a good feeling :)
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Post by: NCDS on August 13, 2015, 08:31:57 AM
Congratulations!  That is awesome!

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Post by: alyssa on August 13, 2015, 08:35:51 AM
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And jeans are deceiving, because they are tight when they're new (or freshly washed) and they loosen up a bit later on. So you'll find that those new jeans get even looser!

which was why i tried the smallest size i could fit into.  i've made that mistake before!

it feels great and really good that i finally feel in control of my weight.  it's not this outside 'force' that's applied to my body but something i can affect.  <i know, silly>
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Post by: jenluciabb on August 16, 2015, 12:42:57 AM
Help, I am in need of some motivation.  How do you guys stay on track and motivated?

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Post by: alyssa on August 16, 2015, 04:21:01 AM
are you trying to loose weight?

if so, i started sm, with trying to eat less- not dramatically just a little less. I found getting a sm plate vs a large plate helped.
identify an item that you can cut out without too much pain & find a substitute.
What specifically are you having problems with?  for me it's salty stuff at night- 

I've got to go but continue to post & we'll respond. 
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Post by: NCDS on August 16, 2015, 12:57:35 PM
I've been getting kids meals when I go out.  Non-processed. We have a place by work called mod market that had some healthy choices for going out.

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Post by: TardisMom on August 16, 2015, 01:14:15 PM
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Help, I am in need of some motivation.  How do you guys stay on track and motivated?



A couple years ago I made some big changes in my diet (big for me, anyway).  I eliminated soda (I drank 2 Diet Cokes and 1 regular Pepsi per day and switched to iced tea), eliminated candy (not always of course!) and tried to add greens and more protein.  I've had a few lapses, like graduation parties and cakes, and the holidays are tough.  But overall trying to eat better and tracking calories helps a lot.  I look forward to my smoothie with "power greens" and Greek yogurt every day, and skip other calories to allow for it.  Also I've upped my exercise and have been able to be consistent with that.

My motivation is knowing how much harder it all is as I get older and trying to get ahead of that.  I've been stuck at the same weight for a month now and really want to get down a couple more pounds before we go on a cruise in September.  Frustrating.
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Post by: corgikohmander on August 16, 2015, 08:46:36 PM

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In addition to going for the occasional run, when watching shows I've missed via On Demand (Agents of Shield, Flash, etc.) I'll do quick routines during the commercial breaks.  So, commercial comes on during the Flash, I'll drop and do 10 pushups, head over to the bench to do 15 situps, then do 10 arm curls w/dumbells, until the commercial's over. Then back to watching, until the next break.  It's a really good way to get some exercise in, instead of sitting for the full amount of time watching the show(s).

Hey, anything is better than nothing :)
I really like this way of exercising. With the dozen or so shows that I watch starting back up this fall if I challenge myself to do a simple circuit before the end of commercials i would be sneaking in a work out literally every single day. Add a little cardio at work and I can see myself shedding some lbs. great idea.


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Post by: jenluciabb on August 16, 2015, 09:15:32 PM
I have problems with snacking and eating the wrong type of snacks.  Also it's hard for me to eat on a regular schedule sometimes I go 6 or more hrs without eating then I binge.  And I need to add more exercise to my week.  Keeping track of what I eat has helped in the past and it would probably be a good place to start.  Any help with how everyone stays motivated would be great.

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Post by: corgikohmander on August 18, 2015, 12:17:58 AM
My motivation is to cosplay next year at SDCC. Being a plus size guy I'm super self conscious of cosplaying anything. I'm hoping if I get a little fit, it'll boost my confidence and allow me to cosplay for the first time. As for skipping meals and eating regularly I found preparing 2-3 days worth of meals, in our case lunches, helped keep us on track both health wise and budget wise.


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Post by: alyssa on August 18, 2015, 07:35:32 PM
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I have problems with snacking and eating the wrong type of snacks.  Also it's hard for me to eat on a regular schedule sometimes I go 6 or more hrs without eating then I binge.  And I need to add more exercise to my week.  Keeping track of what I eat has helped in the past and it would probably be a good place to start.  Any help with how everyone stays motivated would be great.

Plan for the 'hard to eat on a sched" times by buying snack food you can easily carry with you.  I have bought things like snack packs of peta & hummus/apple slices/nut packs.  these could get you through till the next meal.  But the key for me was to not over eat at the next meal. I took a sm portion & said if i was still hungry i'd get a second helping.

the idea is to eat slowly so the 'i'm full' feelings have time to get to your brain.
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Post by: alyssa on August 31, 2015, 09:57:42 AM
i'm resorting to randomly pulling clothing out of sealed boxes in my closet & hoping they match
yesterdays combo was hideous

today's is just odd
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Post by: NCDS on September 02, 2015, 01:16:25 PM
I am still sore from my first Pilates class on Saturday.  I can't wait to see the results in 10 weeks.
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Post by: Devorah on September 02, 2015, 02:05:35 PM
It's not exercise per se, but I have switched from a regular desk to a sit/stand desk. I really like it! My ultimate goal is to work 100% standing.  So far after a couple of weeks I'm at about 2 to 3 hours of sitting during a 10 hour workday...not too bad.
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Post by: alyssa on September 19, 2015, 05:58:13 AM
i may or may not have celebrated loosing 10% of my total weight with fried calamari & margaritas .....
omg..that was tasty
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Post by: Bert Su on September 21, 2015, 02:35:31 PM
I also like to walk all the way from my house to Walmart whenever I wish to exercise
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Post by: NCDS on September 21, 2015, 02:38:55 PM
I've taken to getting off my bus on the other side of the highway.  Then racing across the bridge to beat the bus.

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Post by: rushfanyyz on September 21, 2015, 03:28:13 PM
I just got the T25 Focus workout videos. Tonight will be day 1. This should be interesting....
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Post by: alyssa on September 21, 2015, 04:22:44 PM
argggg

no,  the workout vid


i'd die into a puddle of sweat ..... best of encouragement in sticking with it tho!
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Post by: Chris on September 21, 2015, 06:32:05 PM
I've found that the chewing of bacon provides great exercise...  :P
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Post by: FBS on September 22, 2015, 05:02:16 AM
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I've found that the chewing of bacon provides great exercise... 
Are you the British Prime Minister? ;)
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Post by: Transmute Jun on September 22, 2015, 05:58:43 AM
Chris, if you have to chew your bacon that much, you're cooking it incorrectly! (American) Bacon should be crispy, not chewy!

Now if you're talking about British bacon, that's a whole 'nother story.

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Post by: rushfanyyz on September 22, 2015, 06:54:23 AM
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argggg

no,  the workout vid


i'd die into a puddle of sweat ..... best of encouragement in sticking with it tho!

I actually did die in a puddle of sweat. And my calves died. And my thighs died.

It was super hard, and I thought I was relatively in shape-kinda. I used the modifiers all the way through after the first 5 minutes. But as far as videos go this was pretty good, I wasn't bored. And there are a bunch of different discs that you work through so I probably won't get bored if I follow the recommended schedule.
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Post by: Bert Su on October 06, 2015, 03:35:27 PM
Lat put down machines are the way I prefer to lift weights
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Post by: alyssa on October 16, 2015, 04:52:40 AM
so due to my intention to eat anything and everything i wanted while at new york comic con i fully accepted the fact that i'd likely not lose any weight.
i screwed up the courage to get on the scale this am ... i guess due to all the walking i ended up losing 4 lbs

how did others do? 
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Post by: Transmute Jun on October 16, 2015, 06:49:43 AM
I stayed about even, which is the best I could reasonably have expected.
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Post by: NCDS on October 16, 2015, 07:24:09 AM
I stayed even also,  I'm at that point where nothing is changing.  Time to focus on getting over the hump.

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Post by: NCDS on October 24, 2015, 12:50:33 PM
Just signed up to start Pilates 2 times a week start mid-November.  Hoping to get past this plateau I'm stuck on.

Also I just bought a Star Wars onesies and it fits perfect so I have to maintain so I can sleep out in it at SDCC.  I'm bringing onesies back in style.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on October 24, 2015, 03:48:01 PM
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Just signed up to start Pilates 2 times a week start mid-November.  Hoping to get past this plateau I'm stuck on.

Also I just bought a Star Wars onesies and it fits perfect so I have to maintain so I can sleep out in it at SDCC.  I'm bringing onesies back in style.

Just remember to wear a diaper underneath, because it is a PITA to use the bathroom in one of those things! ;)
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Post by: NCDS on October 24, 2015, 04:14:27 PM
Thanks, now I'm disappointed that there is no flap in the back :(
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Post by: Transmute Jun on October 24, 2015, 06:35:41 PM
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Thanks, now I'm disappointed that there is no flap in the back :(

You could cut one out with a light saber. ;)
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Post by: TardisMom on October 25, 2015, 12:58:32 PM
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Just signed up to start Pilates 2 times a week start mid-November.  Hoping to get past this plateau I'm stuck on.


Good for you!  Let me know how you do. 

I'm excited the weather here in Phoenix is finally good for morning and dinner time walks.  It is 1.8 miles to do the perimeter of my neighborhood and when it is nice I try to do it every day in addition to whatever else I do (pilates, gym).
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Post by: alyssa on November 21, 2015, 09:13:51 AM
Anyone have experience with trend mills? I'm thinking of getting this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O5B0LC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
But am worse then clueless


Also what up with these Fitbit type things..... Do they synk with the iPhone? How much does a beginner need?
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Post by: Chris on November 21, 2015, 10:31:07 AM
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Anyone have experience with trend mills? I'm thinking of getting this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O5B0LC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
But am worse then clueless


Also what up with these Fitbit type things..... Do they synk with the iPhone? How much does a beginner need?

I don't.  But whenever I see someone on one, I wonder how they do it without falling and breaking their necks.
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Post by: mlgagne on November 23, 2015, 12:04:43 PM
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I don't.  But whenever I see someone on one, I wonder how they do it without falling and breaking their necks.

^This. I'm perfectly comfortable with the elliptical, haha! But some people swear by treadmills, so I think it's a personal preference type of thing.
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Post by: NCDS on November 23, 2015, 12:07:39 PM



Also what up with these Fitbit type things..... Do they synk with the iPhone? How much does a beginner need?
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Post by: mark on November 23, 2015, 01:30:40 PM
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Anyone have experience with trend mills? I'm thinking of getting this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O5B0LC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
But am worse then clueless


Also what up with these Fitbit type things..... Do they synk with the iPhone? How much does a beginner need?

We had one for a while, never had an issue with falling off :).  What was difficult was not getting completely bored, I found I had to have something to watch or listen to. Having a treadmill that let you program a schedule with different speeds and incline settings helped a lot too.

As for other types of machines it just depends on your needs and goals. An elliptical would also give you a bit of an upper body workout as well and is lower impact. Most gyms will give you a few days free for a trial,  one option would be to try out a workout on the different machines to see how you like them. Treadmills are the loudest of the exercise machines, especially if you are running on it.

The activity trackers are all over the place, different ones track different things, some are waterproof and some aren't, so you really have to list out what kind of tracking you want to do and then pick one. They should all sync to an app on your smart phone and also to a website, but worth checking the tracker against your exact phone/OS to make certain they are compatible. I bought one of those posture trackers, but it was months before I could really use it since at the time it only had an iPhone app. I know a few people that had a clip on tracker and promptly lost it, so that's another consideration.
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Post by: NCDS on November 23, 2015, 06:05:46 PM
I think my legs are going to fall off after my Pilates class

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Post by: TardisMom on November 23, 2015, 07:56:01 PM
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I think my legs are going to fall off after my Pilates class

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But they'll look good (as they fall off)!!  :)
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Post by: alyssa on November 26, 2015, 11:19:49 AM
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We had one for a while, never had an issue with falling off :).  What was difficult was not getting completely bored, I found I had to have something to watch or listen to. Having a treadmill that let you program a schedule with different speeds and incline settings helped a lot too.

As for other types of machines it just depends on your needs and goals. An elliptical would also give you a bit of an upper body workout as well and is lower impact. Most gyms will give you a few days free for a trial,  one option would be to try out a workout on the different machines to see how you like them. Treadmills are the loudest of the exercise machines, especially if you are running on it.

The activity trackers are all over the place, different ones track different things, some are waterproof and some aren't, so you really have to list out what kind of tracking you want to do and then pick one. They should all sync to an app on your smart phone and also to a website, but worth checking the tracker against your exact phone/OS to make certain they are compatible. I bought one of those posture trackers, but it was months before I could really use it since at the time it only had an iPhone app. I know a few people that had a clip on tracker and promptly lost it, so that's another consideration.


i ended up with the jawbone up3 due to the sleep monitoring & seemingly easy phone app

I haven't quite decided on a cheapo treadmill, $400 for walking or a cheapo elliptical, $280--  really liked the front & back quad usage on the elliptical but it's a bit of a work out.  I think i can fit one of them in to the living room for the winter
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Yay, Alyssa!  Have fun assembling ;)
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Yeah that would make sense; they seem to be setting him up for something nasty, like him having too much faith in the world
   

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Post by: Mel on December 03, 2015, 09:31:49 AM
I've been doing the New York Times 7-minute Workout.....I just did it and for 7 minutes, it slays me. I downloaded the app for my phone from this article. It counts you down and tells you what is next, ect.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout/?_r=0

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Post by: alyssa on December 03, 2015, 10:29:38 AM
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Jealous!  Work out one, the assembly


it's actually going pretty well, the instructions are clear.  the only tricky bit is that i'm doing it by myself & some of the steps 'require' 2 people so i have to think it through a bit more then normal.

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Post by: Chris on December 03, 2015, 10:44:36 AM
Just the assembly of that looks too much like exercise.  Now I want bacon.  :P
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Post by: Transmute Jun on December 03, 2015, 01:37:27 PM
Good luck with this, Alyssa! Let us know how it (and your first workout) goes!
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Post by: alyssa on December 03, 2015, 06:58:36 PM
didn't get the opportunity to really try it out but was able to get on for a bit-  lew will also use it

my plan is to do a half hr everyday......
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Post by: mark on December 03, 2015, 07:06:52 PM
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i ended up with the jawbone up3 due to the sleep monitoring & seemingly easy phone app

Also curious to hear what you think of the jawbone. I've had a Basis B1 for a while now, at the time I got it it was the only one that did sleep tracking. It tracks things quite well but I've already had to have it replaced 3 times (which to their credit, they've done for free.) It also has one big design flaw, when you twist your wrist it lights up the screen, which is cool unless you are sleeping and roll over, in which case you get the light right in your face.
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Post by: alyssa on December 04, 2015, 08:41:43 AM
it syncs to weight watchers and should give me added food allowances ;)
And/or track the effect of the activity

I also have a scale which I might be able to sync to my phone and maybe the ww app.....

Yes playing with the tech will get me motivated
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Post by: alyssa on December 06, 2015, 05:00:19 AM
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Also curious to hear what you think of the jawbone. I've had a Basis B1 for a while now, at the time I got it it was the only one that did sleep tracking. It tracks things quite well but I've already had to have it replaced 3 times (which to their credit, they've done for free.) It also has one big design flaw, when you twist your wrist it lights up the screen, which is cool unless you are sleeping and roll over, in which case you get the light right in your face.

i got the u3, been wearing it for 2 days. re the sleep tracking, i've noticed a lack of accuracy re sleep times but i have to think it's meant as a guide. It has no screen & relies on the smartphone app for data review. it automatically updates the weight watchers app once paired.
there does seem to be a disconnect between the u3 'distance walked' and the treadmill 'distance walked'.  the treadmill said i walked a mile, the u3 reported 0.9 miles.  not huge but inconsistent 

i'm hoping this combo will kick me off the plateau

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 12, 2015, 10:08:59 AM
update,
I am following through with the plan of a half an hr every day & feeling the need to increase the speed/incline.  only hickup occurred after the Christmas party.... felt under the weather  <LOL>  yeah, not a big drinker i am.
re the jawbone u3, the sleep function is wonky- or maybe it just can't figure out my wonky sleep patterns- regardless it's requiring a verification of the time slept since it thinks i get way more or less sleep then i actually do-  anyone have experience with the fitbit sleep function?  the iwatch?

also, been diving into the myth of the need for breakfast to 'jump start your metabolism'.  I dislike breakfast- so resist the push and need to see the documentation on the rational.
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But is eating breakfast really necessary to get your metabolism going? (And what does this mean anyway?)

There is no clear evidence breakfast can significantly affect your metabolism, says Dr Therese O'Sullivan, senior lecturer in nutrition and dietetics at Edith Cowan University. ......  O'Sullivan says randomised controlled trials have shown the metabolisms of people on starvation or crash diets slow down to conserve energy, which means their BMR can drop by up to about 15 per cent.

As well, when people lose weight quickly during long periods without food they also lose lean muscle tissue or muscle mass, which can also contribute to a reduced metabolism. Most of your basal metabolic rate is determined by the amount of muscle you have, so the more muscle you have the faster your metabolism is.

However, O'Sullivan says, studies looking at the effects of reduced food consumption on your metabolism were conducted over a period of 10 days to a month. So while it is possible a shorter fast — such as that we do every night when we sleep — may have a similar impact, there is no solid evidence at the moment to support this, she says.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2013/11/25/3898283.htm
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Post by: ceddyced on December 12, 2015, 10:32:45 AM
My 2 cents on the subject.  Think of your body like a car.  A car needs fuel to operate and do does your body.  Eating breakfast is giving fuel to your body.  By eating breakfast in the morning you are telling your body it does not need to retain any fat for energy needed during the day.  It will also help in losing inches. 
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Post by: mark on December 12, 2015, 11:17:27 AM
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update,
I am following through with the plan of a half an hr every day & feeling the need to increase the speed/incline.  only hickup occurred after the Christmas party.... felt under the weather  <LOL>  yeah, not a big drinker i am.
re the jawbone u3, the sleep function is wonky- or maybe it just can't figure out my wonky sleep patterns- regardless it's requiring a verification of the time slept since it thinks i get way more or less sleep then i actually do-  anyone have experience with the fitbit sleep function?  the iwatch?

also, been diving into the myth of the need for breakfast to 'jump start your metabolism'.  I dislike breakfast- so resist the push and need to see the documentation on the rational. http://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2013/11/25/3898283.htm

I believe the fitbit is entirely movement based. Some of the models require you to press a button when you are ready to go to sleep and then again when you wake up. My wife had one of these for a while but could never remember to press the button when she woke up.  :) The Basis I use looks at blood flow, skin temp, perspiration as well and does pretty well with sleep tracking, I have problems with insomnia so that's key for me. That's probably the only thing I would recommend it for though.

Food wise, the thing that trumps everything for me is just avoiding bad decisions. I find if I have a good workout in the morning I am much more likely to eat healthy during the day, and if I don't workout I tend to go into slob mode. (This is entirely irrational.) To have a good workout I find I need a decent breakfast beforehand.
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Post by: alyssa on December 12, 2015, 05:22:05 PM
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I believe the fitbit is entirely movement based. Some of the models require you to press a button when you are ready to go to sleep and then again when you wake up. My wife had one of these for a while but could never remember to press the button when she woke up.  :) The Basis I use looks at blood flow, skin temp, perspiration as well and does pretty well with sleep tracking, I have problems with insomnia so that's key for me. That's probably the only thing I would recommend it for though.
the up3 is motion based but doesn't require a button push. it seems to get confused especially with naps but it's got an override feature so it can be told 'sleep and/or wake'.  i'm not sure if it is 'learning' because it seems to be getting better.  here's what up3 says abt it's band
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During REM sleep, the body usually does not move (strangely enough, it becomes paralyzed so we don’t act out our dreams) but the heart rate is fairly irregular.  Deep sleep has slightly more physical movement but a very steady heart rate.  Light sleep is associated with more movement plus a couple other identifiers.  By coupling the signals from our new bioimpedance sensors with smart algorithms, UP3 can accurately identify sleep stages.
i am wondering if being a person who doesn't move while sleeping could possibly cause a miss-read by the up3 band.

yeah, i hear you with the insomnia- i had to laugh, the up3 app offered a helpful nugget, "try and wake up at the same time each day to get onto a natural sleep rhythm"


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Food wise, the thing that trumps everything for me is just avoiding bad decisions. I find if I have a good workout in the morning I am much more likely to eat healthy during the day, and if I don't workout I tend to go into slob mode. (This is entirely irrational.) To have a good workout I find I need a decent breakfast beforehand.
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My 2 cents on the subject.  Think of your body like a car.  A car needs fuel to operate and do does your body.  Eating breakfast is giving fuel to your body.  By eating breakfast in the morning you are telling your body it does not need to retain any fat for energy needed during the day.  It will also help in losing inches. 
that is the conventional wisdom but i'm trying to find the documentation to back that up.  trouble is how to test for it.

I don't disagree that for a large majority of people, a good breakfast sets them up for a good day.  It just doesn't work that way for me. If i get hungry, i eat a yogurt or apple & i'm fine till lunch.
In addition, i know i'm gonna want a beer later on in the day.  I'd much rather have a beer or 2 later on than force down a bowl of cereal in the morning. 

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 16, 2015, 04:30:16 PM
18 days until the end of the holiday season....
goal; to NOT gain any weight.

how's everyone doing?  I'm kinda treading water which is a victory considering how much i'm cheating on the diet or a testament to the increased activity of walking everyday.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on December 16, 2015, 05:59:28 PM
I gained a bit over Thanksgiving, but I lost it again! Now I'm just trying to maintain until Christmas, when I know I'll be gaining again. Hopefully I'll be able to take ti off relatively quickly in January.
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Post by: NCDS on December 17, 2015, 08:28:48 AM
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I gained a bit over Thanksgiving, but I lost it again! Now I'm just trying to maintain until Christmas, when I know I'll be gaining again. Hopefully I'll be able to take ti off relatively quickly in January.

I gained some also :(  why does it go on so easy and it's so hard to come off?   Back to watching what I eat, I have declined all the sweets in the office though so I am winning the battle with sugar.
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Post by: mlgagne on December 17, 2015, 09:55:07 AM
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I gained a bit over Thanksgiving, but I lost it again! Now I'm just trying to maintain until Christmas, when I know I'll be gaining again. Hopefully I'll be able to take ti off relatively quickly in January.

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I gained some also :(  why does it go on so easy and it's so hard to come off?   Back to watching what I eat, I have declined all the sweets in the office though so I am winning the battle with sugar.

I think I have gained some, too  :( I usually don't check the scale more often than once at the end of every month, but I can just feel it. Between the holidays and my increased hours at work, it wouldn't really be a surprise, either. Hopefully, I'll be able to keep a better watch on my food intake and exercise more once Christmas is over!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on December 17, 2015, 10:30:05 AM
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I gained some also :(  why does it go on so easy and it's so hard to come off?   Back to watching what I eat, I have declined all the sweets in the office though so I am winning the battle with sugar.

I hear you! For me, it's frequency of eating that does it. If I'm eating more than once a day, it really starts to come on. If I'm eating three times a day (which I did at ECCC last year and it killed me!) it packs on fast and takes forever to go. Everyone's body chemistry is different, but I have learned that if I try to keep my indulgences to one time in the day, then it's much easier getting rid of it. So I do the same declining of stuff. I have a carbohydrate addiction, so if I eat one tiny bite, that's far worse than declining, because I'll want the whole plate.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 17, 2015, 11:04:40 AM
who wants all my late night chocolaty snacks?  I need to get them out of my house asap
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Post by: Transmute Jun on December 17, 2015, 02:11:15 PM
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who wants all my late night chocolaty snacks?  I need to get them out of my house asap

Um, don't you have a teenager in the house? That would seem to be an excellent way to get rid of snacks.
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Post by: mark on December 17, 2015, 03:25:56 PM
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who wants all my late night chocolaty snacks?  I need to get them out of my house asap

Nuh-uh. My mom flies in next week and soon treats and ice cream will start appearing throughout the house. And sopaipillas, why does she have to make the sopaipillas?

Have not been doing well with all of the holidays parties and potlucks.
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Post by: alyssa on December 17, 2015, 03:39:42 PM
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Um, don't you have a teenager in the house? That would seem to be an excellent way to get rid of snacks.

Even he is gaining weight.....
He came home from school and asked for stuff for salads
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Post by: alyssa on January 01, 2016, 04:39:14 PM
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Nuh-uh. My mom flies in next week and soon treats and ice cream will start appearing throughout the house. And sopaipillas, why does she have to make the sopaipillas?

Have not been doing well with all of the holidays parties and potlucks.

how'd everyone do over the holidays?

got plans?  Personally, the word "Trailhead" struck fear into the very core of my soul
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on January 01, 2016, 06:17:15 PM
All the gifts of chocolate cause me problems.  I hate to throw away perfectly good chocolate but sometimes it has to be done.  That said, I had a tough Thanksgiving but Christmas/New Year's has been better.  And lots of activity (gym, hiking, Pilates) hasn't hurt.

Hopefully all of you back East got out and about during your "warm snap"!
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Post by: alyssa on January 16, 2016, 08:35:58 AM
we're doing our annual Fitness focused hangout tomorrow, the 17th the mighty Jerd & our own DrWho_42 will be joining me & Leonard.

get your questions answered, be inspired, join us in commiserating how hard it is to stick to a diet/routine and figure out ways keep motivated.
time Sunday at 10 am PT, 1pm ET & some weird ass time in the UK

http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/thebluediary/talkin-comic-con-a-cup-o-tea-with-an-englishman-in-san-diego-17th-january-2016
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Post by: NCDS on January 20, 2016, 09:02:19 AM
I ended up officially be 10 pounds lighter than the beginning of last year, I'm hoping to bring it down another 10 pounds this year with the added goal of toning up.

As of this week I am cutting down my Chai Lattes, actually went grocery shopping, it's back to sprints on the treadmill, stairs to the 15th floor on breaks, and Pilates 2 times a week. 

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Post by: mlgagne on January 20, 2016, 09:44:29 AM
Every time I get on the scale, I've been getting SO frustrated lately. I've been working for over a year to lose weight by making MAJOR changes - working out 3-5 times per week (though that number has gone down to about 2x since my hours at work nearly doubled in September), cutting out soda almost entirely and drinking tons of water, and eating a more balanced diet by trying to incorporate more protein and veggies. And even with all of that, I've lost a whopping 3 lbs since last January. Super irritating  :-[

Changes I'm hoping to implement soon include going to the gym for more frequent and varied workouts (I only have an elliptical and some individual weights at home), and meal prepping every week. And getting my license, since that will be what gets me to the gym and the grocery store!
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Post by: NCDS on January 20, 2016, 10:00:49 AM
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Every time I get on the scale, I've been getting SO frustrated lately. I've been working for over a year to lose weight by making MAJOR changes - working out 3-5 times per week (though that number has gone down to about 2x since my hours at work nearly doubled in September), cutting out soda almost entirely and drinking tons of water, and eating a more balanced diet by trying to incorporate more protein and veggies. And even with all of that, I've lost a whopping 3 lbs since last January. Super irritating  :-[

Changes I'm hoping to implement soon include going to the gym for more frequent and varied workouts (I only have an elliptical and some individual weights at home), and meal prepping every week. And getting my license, since that will be what gets me to the gym and the grocery store!

Try sprints on the treadmill, those really helped me.  I found it's harder to get my heart rate up on the elliptical.

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Post by: mlgagne on January 20, 2016, 11:57:30 AM
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Try sprints on the treadmill, those really helped me.  I found it's harder to get my heart rate up on the elliptical.

Thanks for the tip - sounds like a great idea! I will have to work this in once I get to the gym  8)
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Post by: semigeekgirl on January 20, 2016, 08:36:48 PM
Ugh. I didn't have a scale, so I bought one and it came today. It turns out my weight guesstimate was about five pounds off - but I weigh less than I thought I did, not more. Which sounds like good news, except, my clothes still don't fit the way I want, so weighing less just means that 1) I have to eat even less than my previously-caluculated calorie allowance, or 2) just work out more to increase tone instead of decrease weight. And I hate hate hate working out. So frustrating!
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Post by: Yzrfan on January 21, 2016, 04:33:55 PM
Try not to use the scale as a way to determine how your workout routine is going. Best way to measure how it's going is by how your clothes fit and how you feel. If your clothes are looser and you feel good about yourself then you're doing it right.


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 21, 2016, 04:44:09 PM
Yzrfan!!!!

welcome back, super glad to 'see' you!

you bring up a great point.  i've been plateaued for 2 months, well, I only lost 5 lbs- but i've lost a full pants size  ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 23, 2016, 06:46:56 PM
i was poking around on the [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member] 's site & found the bit about bmi.
http://www.thejerd.com/how-to-measure-body-fat/2880/

this actually seems to be an answer to quantify my muscle vs fat and/or weight vs inches issues.  how can i be getting smaller & not loosing any actual pounds?

which led to this
http://facstaff.elon.edu/ehall/Assets/CD/files/body_sf_f1.htm and this
http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy_living_tools_content.aspx?id=2

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Post by: DRWHO42 on January 23, 2016, 06:48:40 PM
Thanks for posting.
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Post by: alyssa on January 28, 2016, 05:03:45 PM
i fully recognize some folks are not Oprah fans.  Nor do i agree with everything she says but this q&a does address a few of the questions abt weight watchers. It is long.
the primary message is, its not a diet but a change in what i choose to eat

http://brightcove04.brightcove.com/20/627968409001/201601/1885/627968409001_4725661003001_4725526857001.mp4?playerId=2790157100001&lineupId=&affiliateId=&pubId=627968409001&videoId=4725526857001
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 06, 2016, 08:06:35 AM
Hi my name is alyssa & i haven't taken a walk in 9 days


i've lost my motivation..... ARGGGG
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 06, 2016, 09:43:48 AM
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Hi my name is alyssa & i haven't taken a walk in 9 days


i've lost my motivation..... ARGGGG

Take a walk to your LCBS?
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Post by: NCDS on February 06, 2016, 10:17:20 AM
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Hi my name is alyssa & i haven't taken a walk in 9 days


i've lost my motivation..... ARGGGG

Do we need a FoCC energy challenge?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 06, 2016, 12:39:18 PM
idk what i need.....i'm in a funk staring at my treadmill
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on February 09, 2016, 07:59:24 AM
In order to boost my own motivation, I decided to try my own meal prep plan for one week and see how it goes. I'm going to attempt to work in little workout sessions in the mornings too, since I've been having trouble getting those in lately due to my work (and sleep) schedules.

Anyways, today is day #2, and I can't help but think to myself, "How do people actually survive on correct portions?" AKA, I think I've been over-eating my whole life, and now I'm hungry when I portion things out correctly. And I also keep thinking of every bad food that I can possibly eat, and I am craving it. On day #2. Yikes!  :o

However, I *did* buy everything, cook it, and portion out my meals and snacks for the week, so after all of that work, I'm determined to get through the week and see how it goes. And once I make it to Friday, I get a "cheat" bagel, so that's something to look forward to!  >:D
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Post by: Mel on February 09, 2016, 08:59:31 AM
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idk what i need.....i'm in a funk staring at my treadmill

Do you have any podcasts that you love and can't wait to listen to each week? I do and that's how I get myself to the treadmill. I listen to my favorite podcasts while I am on treadmill or elliptical and I tell myself I can't listen to them unless I'm working out. It has helped a lot, especially when I see a topic they will be discussing is one that I am REALLY into.
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Post by: TardisMom on February 09, 2016, 10:31:19 AM
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In order to boost my own motivation, I decided to try my own meal prep plan for one week and see how it goes. I'm going to attempt to work in little workout sessions in the mornings too, since I've been having trouble getting those in lately due to my work (and sleep) schedules.

Anyways, today is day #2, and I can't help but think to myself, "How do people actually survive on correct portions?" AKA, I think I've been over-eating my whole life, and now I'm hungry when I portion things out correctly. And I also keep thinking of every bad food that I can possibly eat, and I am craving it. On day #2. Yikes!  :o

However, I *did* buy everything, cook it, and portion out my meals and snacks for the week, so after all of that work, I'm determined to get through the week and see how it goes. And once I make it to Friday, I get a "cheat" bagel, so that's something to look forward to!  >:D

Good for you!!  And RIGHT???  Appropriate portion size seems so small!  My daughter and I are going to do a 21 day program and they sent us plastic containers to measure the food and the containers are TINY.  This is going to be interesting!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 09, 2016, 10:57:52 AM
The program I am on allows me to eat all the flute and veg' I want

In addition to the appropriate proportion meal today at work, I brought 2 sliced oranges 2 pears & 2 apples.

Despite not walking, I seem to be off the platu and am back to loosing.

10 lbs since nycc
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on February 09, 2016, 11:02:26 AM
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Good for you!!  And RIGHT???  Appropriate portion size seems so small!  My daughter and I are going to do a 21 day program and they sent us plastic containers to measure the food and the containers are TINY.  This is going to be interesting!

Ooh, best of luck on the program! It's great that they provided containers, too. I actually just bought a whole bunch of Ziploc containers specifically for this, and I was thinking that they were probably too small. Boy, was I wrong! Even after I measured out my meals into them, there was still quite a bit of space. And now I'm having some sort of psychological crisis, because I'm pretty sure that everything I've previously been taught about portions was a lie  ???

But hey, at least we all have SDCC to keep us motivated!  8)

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The program I am on allows me to eat all the flute and veg' I want

In addition to the appropriate proportion meal today at work, I brought 2 sliced oranges 2 pears & 2 apples.

That's a great idea! I should probably add more fruit to my daily regimen and snack on them more frequently. Maybe that's why I still feel hungry?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 09, 2016, 11:38:01 AM

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Do you have any podcasts that you love and can't wait to listen to each week? I do and that's how I get myself to the treadmill. I listen to my favorite podcasts while I am on treadmill or elliptical and I tell myself I can't listen to them unless I'm working out. It has helped a lot, especially when I see a topic they will be discussing is one that I am REALLY into.

/sigh, I suppose......

I gotta not let myself off the hook for once a day for a half hr.  Aye doing it first thing will help.

Oh re food, good filling snacks,
A hard boiled egg
Dannon lite&fit greek yogurt
In my program they are worth 2 points out of the daily allowed of 30
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dcuodust on February 09, 2016, 01:16:26 PM
I went January without a cigarette. In February I have been trying to get my body used to exercising. Last week I just ran on the treadmill. This week I am adding weight lifting after I run. I am not super concerned about food, yet. I have a smoothie (milk, banana, kale, berries) every morning as it is, though, I have been trying to eat more fruits as an afternoon snack instead of chips. Whenever I have used the treadmill I always watch TV shows or youtube lectures/speeches/debates and cover the treadmill screen. Currently I am watching The Wire.
Title: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Yzrfan on February 09, 2016, 02:13:27 PM
Congrats on giving up cigarettes for January. After 25 years of tobacco use, ive been tobacco free since 2013. It's been tough, but take it one day at a time. Congrats and keep up the good work!


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dcuodust on February 09, 2016, 04:35:37 PM
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Congrats on giving up cigarettes for January. After 25 years of tobacco use, ive been tobacco free since 2013. It's been tough, but take it one day at a time. Congrats and keep up the good work!


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I haven't had a cigarette since December 30th. It actually hasn't been that tough for me. I've been smoking for 16 years, but over the last 2-3 years I became more of a social smoker, so I'm not getting the cravings day-to-day. I have had cravings when I got out with friends for a beer.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on February 14, 2016, 05:34:49 AM
So I decided to switch it up at the end of last year, and started crossfit at a gym local to me.  Holy !@#$ it's tough, but a blast.  It's one of those things where during the workout you think "I actually pay for this??" and then when you're done you think "Man that was awesome!".  But figured it was time for something different to get me down the healthier path.

Funny story tho, my workout shirts are Under Armour's Alter Ego line, so, comic-based shirts: Captain America, Venom, etc.  So the folks there know me as the comic guy.  Ha!
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Post by: DRWHO42 on February 14, 2016, 05:38:38 AM
Awesome. I always wanted to do crossfit. Did not commit to doing yet.
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Post by: Michaelnaut on February 14, 2016, 05:49:21 AM
It's actually very very cool.  The coaches there are very cognizant that all different types of folks will be working out ad make sure that your workout fits what you can take.  It's a great time too.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on February 14, 2016, 01:00:10 PM
I sooooo sore from Pilates yesterday.  Do I get to blame [member=842]TardisMom[/member] for it?   >:D

Almost to my low from last year and then I just have to get past the plateau.
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Post by: TardisMom on February 14, 2016, 02:50:29 PM
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I sooooo sore from Pilates yesterday.  Do I get to blame [member=842]TardisMom[/member] for it?   >:D

Almost to my low from last year and then I just have to get past the plateau.

Sure [member=2339]NCDS[/member] , I'll take the blame!  Especially if you are enjoying it :).  I have to miss my class Saturday for the badge sale, boo!  Sale success will make up for it though.
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Post by: NCDS on February 14, 2016, 02:52:14 PM
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Sure [member=2339]NCDS[/member] , I'll take the blame!  Especially if you are enjoying it :).  I have to miss my class Saturday for the badge sale, boo!  Sale success will make up for it though.

Same here :(  Not sure when but I will find a way to make it up.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 14, 2016, 03:16:18 PM
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I have to miss my class Saturday for the badge sale, boo!  Sale success will make up for it though.

When you get the badge, do a vigorous victory dance for 30 minutes. That should make up for the missed class.  ;D
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Post by: TardisMom on February 14, 2016, 03:30:36 PM
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When you get the badge, do a vigorous victory dance for 30 minutes. That should make up for the missed class.  ;D

Excellent idea!  I'll start working on my victory dance music selections now.  [member=2339]NCDS[/member], we can dance together, at a distance :)
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Post by: NCDS on February 14, 2016, 03:37:53 PM
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Excellent idea!  I'll start working on my victory dance music selections now.  [member=2339]NCDS[/member], we can dance together, at a distance :)

Can we add this to our play list?  "Olivia Newton-John - Physical"

https://youtu.be/vWz9VN40nCA
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 17, 2016, 01:54:13 PM
Does a 30 min walk balance out the 1/3 lb of bacon I ate for lunch?


<veggie supper for me>
It is soooo hard to keep on track this week with gen reg on Sat.
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Post by: dcuodust on February 17, 2016, 02:06:43 PM
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Does a 30 min walk balance out the 1/3 lb of bacon I ate for lunch?


<veggie supper for me>
It is soooo hard to keep on track this week with gen reg on Sat.
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160217%2F149cf0731136c4a3f174df48b3394d11.jpg&hash=cee1e7888e37bee79eef4f6bdcefb94150b0f4fe)
Bacon never needs to be justified...
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Post by: alyssa on February 17, 2016, 03:03:35 PM
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Bacon never needs to be justified...

it was thick cut, smoked, farm raised and very very good  8)

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Post by: Chris on February 17, 2016, 03:31:01 PM
Did someone say bacon?
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Post by: Zero on February 17, 2016, 03:36:18 PM
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Did someone say bacon?

Ohhhh, so that's how you lure Chris out into the open lands of the forum...  ;p
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Post by: ceddyced on February 18, 2016, 08:37:15 PM

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Does a 30 min walk balance out the 1/3 lb of bacon I ate for lunch?


<veggie supper for me>
It is soooo hard to keep on track this week with gen reg on Sat.
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160217%2F149cf0731136c4a3f174df48b3394d11.jpg&hash=cee1e7888e37bee79eef4f6bdcefb94150b0f4fe)
You're doing great!!! Think of it this way last year no treadmill,  so each day you exercise is an improvement over same day last year. 
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Post by: NCDS on February 20, 2016, 06:03:17 PM
[member=842]TardisMom[/member] and [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] I just did "Just Dance"  with the girls for 4 songs.   

Does that count as a victory dance, there was no Olivia Newton?
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Post by: TardisMom on February 20, 2016, 06:30:04 PM
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[member=842]TardisMom[/member] and [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] I just did "Just Dance"  with the girls for 4 songs.   

Does that count as a victory dance, there was no Olivia Newton?

[member=2339]NCDS[/member] that definitely counts!  And all the nervous energy from the sale, which burned TONS of calories, is your added bonus ;)
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Post by: Chris on February 20, 2016, 06:41:59 PM
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[member=2339]NCDS[/member] that definitely counts!  And all the nervous energy from the sale, which burned TONS of calories, is your added bonus ;)

I usually am ravenous on badge days from adrenaline calorie burn.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 20, 2016, 08:57:39 PM
NCDS, that rocks! I wish I could have joined you!
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Post by: DRWHO42 on February 21, 2016, 12:05:44 AM
2 sessions in the gym today for me. Yup I am crazy but I am feeling great afterwards.
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Post by: TardisMom on February 21, 2016, 07:11:21 AM
My daughter and I started a "21 Day Fix" this weekend which includes Shakeology shake each day.  I usually just do my own thing when trying to drop lbs. but this seemed to motivate my daughter.  The food part is based on eating a certain number of portions of different types of food each day, using color coded plastic containers.  For instance, I get 4 - 3/4 cup servings of chicken/yogurt/eggs/etc. per day.  There are 30 minute exercise videos and group support.  My goal is to lose 7 lbs. and firm up my midsection.  I work out a lot already so controlling my eating will be my focus.  I'm a muncher throughout the day.
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Post by: Yzrfan on February 22, 2016, 07:39:22 AM
Mine is still the same as it was before I went into hiding .........running and then running some more.  When I stopped letting tobacco products rule my life, I also gave up alcohol and soda. I still have my coffee.


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Post by: alyssa on February 22, 2016, 08:56:12 AM
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Mine is still the same as it was before I went into hiding .........running and then running some more.  When I stopped letting tobacco products rule my life, I also gave up alcohol and soda. I still have my coffee.


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Yikes, cigs and beer.....that's hard
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Post by: Chris on February 22, 2016, 11:26:41 AM
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cigs

Mmmmmmmm.  Nicotine....

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on February 22, 2016, 11:51:02 AM
So, perhaps unsurprisingly, my "meal prep" diet didn't go over so well. I think that I made the mistake of going too low carb, and not eating enough small meals (or enough in general). In any case, I stayed on it very strictly for 4 days, and then open reg was announced that Friday. After that, it was, "Bye, meal plan!"

However, now that the madness of open reg is over, I am looking to get back into the swing of exercising AND an attempt at a new meal plan: macros. I guess that using the macro plan, you can eat whatever you want (within reason) as long as it fits within the exact range 40% of protein, 40% of carbs, and 20% of fats per day. My co-worker swears by it, and has lost weight on it! I just used a macro calculator and it looks like if I want to lose 12 lbs on this diet with a light level of activity (which is, unfortunately, all that I am currently getting), I can eat just under 1,700 calories per day, with about 168 grams of protein, 168 grams of carbs, and 37 grams of fat. I can also adjust it if I am able to increase my exercise levels!

Has anyone ever tried the macro diet before? If so, please share your experiences! I am going to look into starting this soon, so I'll keep you guys posted.

Also, I want to thank you guys for having this thread on here - it keeps me motivated to try to be more active and healthy!  ;)
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Post by: TardisMom on February 22, 2016, 12:02:47 PM
Melanie, I have a spreadsheet to send you if you'd like.  It breaks down types of food into serving sizes and # of serving per day.  I personalized it for my daughter and myself but I can send you the master list, too, if you'd like.  PM me :)
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Post by: mlgagne on February 22, 2016, 12:06:01 PM
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Melanie, I have a spreadsheet to send you if you'd like.  It breaks down types of food into serving sizes and # of serving per day.  I personalized it for my daughter and myself but I can send you the master list, too, if you'd like.  PM me :)

Oh, yes, that would be wonderful - thank you! Sending PM now  :D
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Post by: NCDS on February 22, 2016, 12:32:22 PM
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Melanie, I have a spreadsheet to send you if you'd like.  It breaks down types of food into serving sizes and # of serving per day.  I personalized it for my daughter and myself but I can send you the master list, too, if you'd like.  PM me :)


Me too! Pretty Please.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on February 27, 2016, 08:15:12 AM
[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] and [member=2339]NCDS[/member] and everyone else, so how's everyone doing?

I managed to go a week without carbs (rice, pasta, bread, cereal, pretzels, crackers, etc.), quite a tough thing for me.  I treated myself with chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant last night :).  I lost 2.5 lbs for the week, but we'll see what happens when I add carbs back in on a regular basis.  I'm back to my carb free life now.  Sigh.
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Post by: alyssa on February 27, 2016, 08:35:29 AM
i am maintaining within a pound or 2.  I had hopes of loosing but then a case of gourmet popcorn showed up <looking at [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] > & i booked a trip to downtown SF in china town.  That's like going to Italy for me- *love*love*love asian food & have always wanted to fully try west cost asian food vs the east coast variety.  yes, i have a walking tour of china town booked the first day which ends at a dimsum restaurant for lunch.
the only saving aspect will be that the trip is sandwiched between C2E2 and WC so hopefully my metabolic rate will be high enough ;)

i think i'm pretty much resigned to my weight until the season shifts and warms up-  i just can't resist food when the temp is in the freezing range. the key is to maintain the walking so I feel good.

 

 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on February 27, 2016, 10:24:06 AM
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[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] and [member=2339]NCDS[/member] and everyone else, so how's everyone doing?

I managed to go a week without carbs (rice, pasta, bread, cereal, pretzels, crackers, etc.), quite a tough thing for me.  I treated myself with chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant last night :).  I lost 2.5 lbs for the week, but we'll see what happens when I add carbs back in on a regular basis.  I'm back to my carb free life now.  Sigh.

I'm staying within a certain range.   I haven't finished going over the information you sent me yet, I'm trying to decide if I can make room in the fridge with 7 people in the house.  I think I'll try no carbs this next week to see how it goes.  I did learn that I can get Miso Soup with the no brainer veggies from tokyo Joes for $3.50 and 160 calories, now I feel like a have a good alternative if I forget my lunch.   It fills me up for the rest of the day.

On the plus side I don't know what we did in Pilates but my glutes have never been more sore.   I just might have a butt soon instead of the flat thing that gives me frog legs
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 27, 2016, 10:30:46 AM
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I managed to go a week without carbs (rice, pasta, bread, cereal, pretzels, crackers, etc.), quite a tough thing for me.  I treated myself with chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant last night :).  I lost 2.5 lbs for the week, but we'll see what happens when I add carbs back in on a regular basis.  I'm back to my carb free life now.  Sigh.

I'm doing pretty well. My weekend away last weekend didn't torpedo my weight loss, so that's all good. I should be back to benchmark by SVCC!

TardisMom, low carb really worked wonders for me, but it was soooo hard! I love all of those carbs: not just the sweets, but the bread, the pasta, the fries... But the diet really did work for me. I lost about 15 pounds before my wedding going low carb, but the last month I couldn't stick with it anymore and I cheated so much that I just maintained.

If you're at your goal weight and you want it to last/be a lifetime diet, the trick is to slowly introduce carbs back into your diet until you're at a level that will keep you at the same weight. IIRC, that's about 100 grams per day for most people.

For me, I couldn't deal with the low carb thing as a lifestyle, so now my lifestyle is intermittent fasting. It works well for my body/metabolism.
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Post by: TardisMom on February 27, 2016, 11:44:47 AM
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i am maintaining within a pound or 2.  I had hopes of loosing but then a case of gourmet popcorn showed up <looking at [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] > & i booked a trip to downtown SF in china town.  That's like going to Italy for me- *love*love*love asian food & have always wanted to fully try west cost asian food vs the east coast variety.  yes, i have a walking tour of china town booked the first day which ends at a dimsum restaurant for lunch.
the only saving aspect will be that the trip is sandwiched between C2E2 and WC so hopefully my metabolic rate will be high enough ;)

Congrats on maintaining!  I remember being stuck inside for weeks on end in the winter back when we lived in Ohio.  And then it would be hot and humid.  Can't win :P

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I'm staying within a certain range.   I haven't finished going over the information you sent me yet, I'm trying to decide if I can make room in the fridge with 7 people in the house.  I think I'll try no carbs this next week to see how it goes.  I did learn that I can get Miso Soup with the no brainer veggies from tokyo Joes for $3.50 and 160 calories, now I feel like a have a good alternative if I forget my lunch.   It fills me up for the rest of the day.

What I like about the info I send is I'm NOT buying anything different, just limiting myself and doing proper portions of what I have on hand.  I end up pretty much eating the same thing each day, but maybe in a different order.  Bean burger & veggies, egg whites & cheese & salsa & avocado, hummus & carrots, etc.  Costco has single serving hummus as well as guacamole, a huge help! 

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TardisMom, low carb really worked wonders for me, but it was soooo hard! I love all of those carbs: not just the sweets, but the bread, the pasta, the fries... But the diet really did work for me. I lost about 15 pounds before my wedding going low carb, but the last month I couldn't stick with it anymore and I cheated so much that I just maintained.

If you're at your goal weight and you want it to last/be a lifetime diet, the trick is to slowly introduce carbs back into your diet until you're at a level that will keep you at the same weight. IIRC, that's about 100 grams per day for most people.

Thanks for the carb tips!  I have a few pounds to lose before I get to add the carbs back in full time.  And I'm finding I'm okay without them most of the time.  I had a few days of my tummy wanting more each meal ("where's the stuff to fill me up?") but now it has resigned itself to the situation.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 27, 2016, 12:10:17 PM
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Congrats on maintaining!  I remember being stuck inside for weeks on end in the winter back when we lived in Ohio.  And then it would be hot and humid.  Can't win :P

What I like about the info I send is I'm NOT buying anything different, just limiting myself and doing proper portions of what I have on hand. 
thx- it's about living with the food & not being on a diet which is why the 'not eating anything different' is so great- it's just portion control & learning how much you can and can't eat.  for me it's a cycle & as long as the trend is down i'm ok ;)

i'm just thankful, i can eat as much whole fruit & veg's as i want
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 27, 2016, 12:39:37 PM
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Thanks for the carb tips!  I have a few pounds to lose before I get to add the carbs back in full time.  And I'm finding I'm okay without them most of the time.  I had a few days of my tummy wanting more each meal ("where's the stuff to fill me up?") but now it has resigned itself to the situation.

When I was doing low carb, one thing that filled me up was cheese. It's salty and filling. There are these new Parmesan cheese crisps that are very 'snack-like' in that they feel a bit like eating chips/crackers.

https://www.hy-vee.com/grocery/PD10039971/Fresh-Gourmet-Baked-Parmesan-Cheese-Crisps-176-oz (https://www.hy-vee.com/grocery/PD10039971/Fresh-Gourmet-Baked-Parmesan-Cheese-Crisps-176-oz)

Another thing that used to fill me up was portobello mushrooms. I'd fry them in a little bacon grease and it was quite yummy! Other people recommended nuts to me, but I found there were too many carbs in the portion I'd need to 'fill me up'.

If you're willing to spend some carbs, you can also go for a super thin/cracker crust pizza. Load up on cheese, meat and veggie toppings.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on February 27, 2016, 02:06:26 PM
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[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] and [member=2339]NCDS[/member] and everyone else, so how's everyone doing?

I managed to go a week without carbs (rice, pasta, bread, cereal, pretzels, crackers, etc.), quite a tough thing for me.  I treated myself with chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant last night :).  I lost 2.5 lbs for the week, but we'll see what happens when I add carbs back in on a regular basis.  I'm back to my carb free life now.  Sigh.

Happily, I am slowly making progress! I did one day this past week where I calculated how much I was eating of each food group, and it looks like I am actually overeating fats rather than carbs (and I always thought that carbs were my enemy)! I also calculated how much I have been eating based on the fact that I've been pretty consistently maintaining weight for the past year, and it looks like I have been in the ball park of 1,800 calories per day.

So, starting on Monday, my plan is to try the macro diet (40% carbs, 40% protein, and 20% fats) using the food chart for healthy ideas in each food group. Though you ARE allowed to eat pretty much anything that fits within your macros on the diet, I want to try to keep junk food to a minimum. I am aiming for a 1,600 calorie basis on my work out days, and a 1,200 calorie basis on my rest days. Hopefully, this will work well, since Saturdays & Sundays are almost always both work out days for me, and those are the days that I go out to eat most frequently. I am hoping to re-boot my body's system to get on a sleep schedule where I can start working out on weekday mornings before work as well, but I don't even know where to begin with that LOL.

On another note, after taking last weekend off with open reg Saturday and a day trip on Sunday, I finally got back to running today! It made me feel happy to be active again!
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Post by: TardisMom on February 27, 2016, 03:53:51 PM
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Happily, I am slowly making progress! I did one day this past week where I calculated how much I was eating of each food group, and it looks like I am actually overeating fats rather than carbs (and I always thought that carbs were my enemy)! I also calculated how much I have been eating based on the fact that I've been pretty consistently maintaining weight for the past year, and it looks like I have been in the ball park of 1,800 calories per day.

So, starting on Monday, my plan is to try the macro diet (40% carbs, 40% protein, and 20% fats) using the food chart for healthy ideas in each food group. Though you ARE allowed to eat pretty much anything that fits within your macros on the diet, I want to try to keep junk food to a minimum. I am aiming for a 1,600 calorie basis on my work out days, and a 1,200 calorie basis on my rest days. Hopefully, this will work well, since Saturdays & Sundays are almost always both work out days for me, and those are the days that I go out to eat most frequently. I am hoping to re-boot my body's system to get on a sleep schedule where I can start working out on weekday mornings before work as well, but I don't even know where to begin with that LOL.

On another note, after taking last weekend off with open reg Saturday and a day trip on Sunday, I finally got back to running today! It made me feel happy to be active again!

That's great!  Looking forward to hearing how the macro diet treats you.  Good luck!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on February 29, 2016, 09:37:53 AM
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That's great!  Looking forward to hearing how the macro diet treats you.  Good luck!

Thank you! Today is day #1, and I'm already feeling MUCH better than I did on the other diet I tried a few weeks back. So far, I'm just making minor alterations to what I'm eating (i.e. correct portion sizes and more fruits/veggies as snacks instead of foods with higher fat counts) as opposed to a complete overhaul of my diet, and it's looking like it will all fit within my calorie/macro count for the day. Hopefully, that will continue throughout the week!  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on February 29, 2016, 09:55:13 AM
Is everyone just drinking water while they do this?  I have been drinking water and tea.  Curious if there are other alternatives.
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Post by: mlgagne on February 29, 2016, 10:42:11 AM
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Is everyone just drinking water while they do this?  I have been drinking water and tea.  Curious if there are other alternatives.

I mostly just drink water. I sometimes drink coffee or tea in the mornings/evenings, but I'm trying to cut out milk for and only use Stevia or Truvia as sweetener for my calculated macros. I also have the occasional glass of orange juice or - even more rarely - soda as a treat every now and then for being good, haha. But I've tried to stick to water for a little over a year now, and I've found that I feel much better drinking it than anything with too much sugar!
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Post by: NCDS on February 29, 2016, 10:57:51 AM
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I mostly just drink water. I sometimes drink coffee or tea in the mornings/evenings, but I'm trying to cut out milk for and only use Stevia or Truvia as sweetener for my calculated macros. I also have the occasional glass of orange juice or - even more rarely - soda as a treat every now and then for being good, haha. But I've tried to stick to water for a little over a year now, and I've found that I feel much better drinking it than anything with too much sugar!

I found tracking my water intake helps me drink more.  Luckily I like my tea without milk or sweetener.  Giving up my sugar Chai Latte has been hard though :(
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Post by: alyssa on February 29, 2016, 11:14:48 AM
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  Giving up my sugar Chai Latte has been hard though :(
if i must have a chai, starbucks makes a Oprah chai latta with skim milk that's not too sweet- in my system it's worth 3 points out of my daily allotment of 30.  Not a daily thing but if i'm driving all day, it's a nice little treat
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 29, 2016, 11:56:15 AM
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Is everyone just drinking water while they do this?  I have been drinking water and tea.  Curious if there are other alternatives.

I'm a Coke Zero addict, so I can't give that up. But I also drink sparkling water with a little flavoring (Crystal Geyser makes some that has no calories or artificial sweeteners). That's a nice substitute when I want a less sweet taste, or don't want the caffeine.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on February 29, 2016, 04:13:03 PM
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Is everyone just drinking water while they do this?  I have been drinking water and tea.  Curious if there are other alternatives.

I'm with you, water and iced tea.  I do add Sweet N Low, which I'm sure means I'll die of some awful cancer.  Sometimes I'll drink a Diet Coke, but no other sodas.  Like, maybe twice a month.

I need some new outdoor shoes (walking and hiking in the desert is really dusty, con't want to wear those shoes to the gym).  I went for a long walk today and I have 3 new blisters now.  Very strange.  I guess my shoes just gave up.  I ordered some really cute Merrells on Zappos :)
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Post by: Kmd2103 on February 29, 2016, 08:00:22 PM
I like to save my SDCC podcasts and listen to them when I run or walk. I get so excited hearing all the news, that it doesn't feel like exercise.


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Post by: Mel on February 29, 2016, 08:30:04 PM
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I like to save my SDCC podcasts and listen to them when I run or walk. I get so excited hearing all the news, that it doesn't feel like exercise.


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Exactly. I've suggested this a couple times! It really helps!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on March 01, 2016, 12:01:49 PM
I'm proud to say that after months of TALKING about it, I finally got up early to run before work this morning! I've felt SO much more energized throughout the day - and I get more calories/macros for it being a "work out" day (which was probably my motivation to get up, haha).

Now, if only I can keep this up on a regular basis... ;)
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Post by: TardisMom on March 01, 2016, 01:59:19 PM
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I'm proud to say that after months of TALKING about it, I finally got up early to run before work this morning! I've felt SO much more energized throughout the day - and I get more calories/macros for it being a "work out" day (which was probably my motivation to get up, haha).

Now, if only I can keep this up on a regular basis... ;)

Yay!!  Great job!
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Post by: NCDS on March 01, 2016, 02:15:45 PM
Thank you all for the drink discussions. 

I had to get up early for Pilates sign up today.  I'm signed up through August, hopefully that will be good motivation to keep at it.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on March 01, 2016, 02:35:17 PM
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Now, if only I can keep this up on a regular basis... ;)
a few of us have been trying to get a #sdccfit trending.... yeah you'll see how dismal i am actually doing
if you do the twitter
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on March 01, 2016, 02:40:20 PM
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a few of us have been trying to get a #sdccfit trending.... yeah you'll see how dismal i am actually doing
if you do the twitter

Maybe if I start using this hashtag, it will keep me motivated to continue on weekdays! Group support is the best kind of support  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 01, 2016, 03:39:06 PM
Congrats to all of you who are working on an exercise plan! You're better people than I am!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on March 05, 2016, 07:53:50 AM
How's everyone doing???  :D

I didn't get in as much exercise this week.  We are updating our kitchen and of course all the workers want to come at the same time as my classes at the gym.  I did get walks in those days so that's better than nothing.  And I'm doing well with my eating, I added some carbs back in and yesterday was my Cheat Day, Mexican food.  Yum!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on March 05, 2016, 08:02:29 AM
i sux
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 05, 2016, 08:09:55 AM
I cheated Thursday because I was held up late at work and barely had time to eat, and fast food was so easy. To compensate, today I pulled out my Spanx.

Does that count? ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Mel on March 05, 2016, 09:28:45 AM
I know I haven't been playing along on thread so much, but I've been low carb since the beginning of the year and it's worked nicely. Last night I put on a pair of jeans that I bought 4 years ago while "wishful thinking" as they were too small but I lived them. Well, for the first time in 4 years, they fit!

We have really figured out low-carb and my wife has made it a kind of hobby looking up and making recipes. It takes work, but she found a great dough you make out of almond flour, mozzarella and egg. We makenpizza with it and calzones. So good. I'm lucky she's into cooking because I'm hopeless and have no patience for it.
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Post by: TardisMom on March 05, 2016, 12:33:00 PM
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i sux

There's always next week.  And  little pizza never hurt anyone!

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I cheated Thursday because I was held up late at work and barely had time to eat, and fast food was so easy. To compensate, today I pulled out my Spanx.

Does that count? ;)

Spanx are the BEST.THING.EVER. 

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I know I haven't been playing along on thread so much, but I've been low carb since the beginning of the year and it's worked nicely. Last night I put on a pair of jeans that I bought 4 years ago while "wishful thinking" as they were too small but I lived them. Well, for the first time in 4 years, they fit!

We have really figured out low-carb and my wife has made it a kind of hobby looking up and making recipes. It takes work, but she found a great dough you make out of almond flour, mozzarella and egg. We makenpizza with it and calzones. So good. I'm lucky she's into cooking because I'm hopeless and have no patience for it.

Congrats on the jeans!  Low carb seems to be working for me as well, but I'm going to need a pizza one day really soon. 
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Post by: Mel on March 05, 2016, 01:16:06 PM
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There's always next week.  And  little pizza never hurt anyone!

Spanx are the BEST.THING.EVER. 

Congrats on the jeans!  Low carb seems to be working for me as well, but I'm going to need a pizza one day really soon.
Look up "fat head dough" online. We make pizza all the time with it. There is also a marinara called "Rao's" that is 4 carbs per 1/4 cup and we use that for the sauce.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on March 05, 2016, 02:32:23 PM
I really like my new macro diet! I've been able to stick to it all week, and though I've been a little over on carbs or fats on some days (but never protein - I guess I know what I need to focus on), I haven't been over on calories any day this week. AND I exercised 6 out of 7 days! I guess I've been motivated by the whole "you get more calories on work out days" thing - and, of course, by everyone on here!

Now, the real test will come in when I finally weigh myself to see if I'm losing any weight this way  ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 05, 2016, 05:28:10 PM
Hope everything goes well at the weigh-in, Mlgagne! *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on March 05, 2016, 07:53:14 PM
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How's everyone doing???  :D


I don't want to talk about it!!!!!!!

I'm doing great on the exercise but not the dietary portion.  We all know eating right is 80% of the secret to success.   
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Post by: Zero on March 05, 2016, 08:04:55 PM
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I don't want to talk about it!!!!!!!

I'm doing great on the exercise but not the dietary portion.  We all know eating right is 80% of the secret to success.   

I'm the opposite.  I eat pretty healthily (I just made a salad with baby spring mix, sunflower seeds, almonds, cranberries, and uncooked tofu with sesame dressing--yum!).  I need to get off my derriere and exercise more.  >__<
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Post by: TardisMom on March 05, 2016, 08:12:03 PM
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I really like my new macro diet! I've been able to stick to it all week, and though I've been a little over on carbs or fats on some days (but never protein - I guess I know what I need to focus on), I haven't been over on calories any day this week. AND I exercised 6 out of 7 days! I guess I've been motivated by the whole "you get more calories on work out days" thing - and, of course, by everyone on here!

Now, the real test will come in when I finally weigh myself to see if I'm losing any weight this way  ;)

Glad the new diet is working for you!  Keep us posted :)

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I don't want to talk about it!!!!!!!

I'm doing great on the exercise but not the dietary portion.  We all know eating right is 80% of the secret to success.   

Good job on the exercise!  And the food part will come...

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I'm the opposite.  I eat pretty healthily (I just made a salad with baby spring mix, sunflower seeds, almonds, cranberries, and uncooked tofu with sesame dressing--yum!).  I need to get off my derriere and exercise more.  >__<

That salad sounds delish!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: jenluciabb on March 06, 2016, 07:28:57 AM
Ok so after this weekend i am going to start using my stationary bike and not just thinking about to.  You guys are my witnesses
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Post by: NCDS on March 06, 2016, 08:08:43 AM
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I'm the opposite.  I eat pretty healthily (I just made a salad with baby spring mix, sunflower seeds, almonds, cranberries, and uncooked tofu with sesame dressing--yum!).  I need to get off my derriere and exercise more.  >__<

I did 14.25 miles on the treadmill/elliptical and 3 Pilates classes.  I'm willing to trade 4 miles and one class for two days of your healthy eating :)


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Ok so after this weekend i am going to start using my stationary bike and not just thinking about to.  You guys are my witnesses
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Post by: karl clement on March 06, 2016, 12:13:52 PM
what I have been doing the last couple of years has been walking to do stuff, I try to do at least one 30 min walk a day, about a month before I go to the show I make sure I use my shoes I am going to take to the show on each walk, I do not want to have shoe issues at the show,
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Post by: Zero on March 06, 2016, 01:37:01 PM
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I did 14.25 miles on the treadmill/elliptical and 3 Pilates classes.  I'm willing to trade 4 miles and one class for two days of your healthy eating :)

That's so awesome.  I wish we could trade!  Ha ha.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on March 07, 2016, 10:46:14 AM
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Hope everything goes well at the weigh-in, Mlgagne! *crosses fingers*

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Glad the new diet is working for you!  Keep us posted :)

Thanks! I am hoping to do a weigh-in at the end of the week, so I'll keep you guys posted  :)

Today is the only day so far that I've felt the impact of re-adjusting my diet. I've made Mondays my definitive "rest day," because I feel like my body needs at least one a week - but I'm not allowed as many macros/calories on rest days, so it's a little less fun haha! Guess I became used to eating more over the course of the week with all that exercise I was getting  8)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on March 09, 2016, 01:22:36 PM
I just sent a tweet challenge to [member=1]alyssa[/member] and [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member].   [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] and [member=317]Zero[/member]  I don't know your twitter so consider yourself challenged!

https://twitter.com/Brooklyn_NCDS/status/707677119912890369
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Post by: mlgagne on March 09, 2016, 01:25:46 PM
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I just sent a tweet challenge to [member=1]alyssa[/member] and [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member].   [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] and [member=317]Zero[/member]  I don't know your twitter so consider yourself challenged!

https://twitter.com/Brooklyn_NCDS/status/707677119912890369

I don't have access to a treadmill, but I have an elliptical that I used this morning, and I walked a mile on my break at work today (the weather was beautiful today)! And I plan on doing the same tomorrow. Does that count?  ;D
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Post by: NCDS on March 09, 2016, 01:29:09 PM
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I don't have access to a treadmill, but I have an elliptical that I used this morning, and I walked a mile on my break at work today (the weather was beautiful today)! And I plan on doing the same tomorrow. Does that count?  ;D
Challenge just started guess you'll have to do all those things again tomorrow morning

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Post by: mlgagne on March 09, 2016, 01:32:08 PM
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Challenge just started guess you'll have to do all those things again tomorrow morning

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Challenge accepted (both the run and the walk will be my "treadmill substitute")  :D

Edit: Annnnd, it looks like I *may* have gotten sunburn on my walk today. I'll have to bring sunscreen tomorrow haha!
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Post by: NCDS on March 09, 2016, 02:31:33 PM
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I just did mine in the shade of the gym.   

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Post by: DRWHO42 on March 09, 2016, 04:14:20 PM

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I just sent a tweet challenge to [member=1]alyssa[/member] and [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member].   [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] and [member=317]Zero[/member]  I don't know your twitter so consider yourself challenged!

https://twitter.com/Brooklyn_NCDS/status/707677119912890369
Today was shoulders and a little  back. I will do my cardio Saturday on the elliptical. 3 miles will be no problem for me and I will be doing interval inclines. Target 35 minutes minimum and then abs.
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Post by: Zero on March 09, 2016, 04:24:30 PM
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I just sent a tweet challenge to [member=1]alyssa[/member] and [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member].   [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] and [member=317]Zero[/member]  I don't know your twitter so consider yourself challenged!

https://twitter.com/Brooklyn_NCDS/status/707677119912890369

I actually don't use twitter at all, ha ha. We'll see how this goes...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dcuodust on March 09, 2016, 05:08:21 PM
I am basically doing 30-35 minutes daily now. Everything is to be done with no rest between exercises. Just do one set of each exercise. It won't give you an Alba or Pitt body, but it will keep you fit and healthy.

- Stretch
- 20-minutes treadmill (outright sprinting)
- Chest - dumbbell press or flys
- Shoulders - dumbbell raises or shrugs or military press
- Back - bent over rows
- Triceps - skull crushers or tricep press
- Biceps - 21s or dumbbell curls
- Abs - one set of crunches immediately followed by one set of leg raises
- Legs - calf raises (you can do these on your stairs or sit down and place weights on your lap)
- Legs - squats (I just use my body weight by placing one leg on the stairs or a table)
- Legs - curls
- Stretch
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Post by: NCDS on March 09, 2016, 06:07:56 PM
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Today was shoulders and a little  back. I will do my cardio Saturday on the elliptical. 3 miles will be no problem for me and I will be doing interval inclines. Target 35 minutes minimum and then abs.

Please do some Abs for me!

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I actually don't use twitter at all, ha ha. We'll see how this goes...

I don't need twitter to find you  >:D


My Microsoft band 2 came today.  It was my present to myself for being ahead on my miles for the past month.  Plus I thought I was going to owe $1,200 in taxes and it turns out I am getting a refund so I had a little bit stashed away.
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Post by: Zero on March 10, 2016, 03:56:25 AM
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I don't need twitter to find you  >:D

Ha ha, of course not.  You can always find me here...  ;p


This is the simple no-gym exercise set that I like to do from the comfort of my own bedroom, ha ha. 

30 seconds of jumping jacks.
10 to 15 reps of push-ups.*
20 to 30 seconds of planking.
30 seconds of wall squats.
10 to 15 reps of bicep curls with 10 lb weights.
10 to 15 reps of tricep dips (either using the edge of a chair or a bench).
30 seconds of running in place.
Repeat everything three times.

30 seconds of jumping jacks actually is good for cardio.  It sounds like a short period of time, but when you're actually doing it for 30 seconds, you'll feel it.

*For the push ups, I do three different variations: the regular/standard push up where your arms are directly underneath you (basically at the same width of your shoulders), a wide push-up where your arms are placed further away from each other than a standard push-up, and a "diamond push-up" where you bring the thumbs and index fingers of both hands together.  I usually do about 20 reps of each variation, instead of the 10 to 15.

^__^;  There you go.  My sort-of-lazy person's workout routine.  I'm thinking about adding some jump rope into it for a little bit more cardio.

For the more advanced, you can double the reps for everything (but still do it three times). 
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Post by: NCDS on March 10, 2016, 09:00:22 AM
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Ha ha, of course not.  You can always find me here...  ;p


This is the simple no-gym exercise set that I like to do from the comfort of my own bedroom, ha ha. 

30 seconds of jumping jacks.
10 to 15 reps of push-ups.*
20 to 30 seconds of planking.
30 seconds of wall squats.
10 to 15 reps of bicep curls with 10 lb weights.
10 to 15 reps of tricep dips (either using the edge of a chair or a bench).
30 seconds of running in place.
Repeat everything three times.

30 seconds of jumping jacks actually is good for cardio.  It sounds like a short period of time, but when you're actually doing it for 30 seconds, you'll feel it.

*For the push ups, I do three different variations: the regular/standard push up where your arms are directly underneath you (basically at the same width of your shoulders), a wide push-up where your arms are placed further away from each other than a standard push-up, and a "diamond push-up" where you bring the thumbs and index fingers of both hands together.  I usually do about 20 reps of each variation, instead of the 10 to 15.

^__^;  There you go.  My sort-of-lazy person's workout routine.  I'm thinking about adding some jump rope into it for a little bit more cardio.

For the more advanced, you can double the reps for everything (but still do it three times).

I need to steal this for the weekends, thanks for sharing it.  I'll have to add side planks though, that's my homework from pilates class because my knee was crackling.

I have heard jump rope is one of the best cardio you can get.   
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Post by: mlgagne on March 10, 2016, 12:45:34 PM
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Challenge just started guess you'll have to do all those things again tomorrow morning

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Challenge accepted (both the run and the walk will be my "treadmill substitute")  :D

Edit: Annnnd, it looks like I *may* have gotten sunburn on my walk today. I'll have to bring sunscreen tomorrow haha!

Repeated my run and walk today to complete my challenge! My lower body is now extremely sore (it almost feels like I've been walking at a con for the past week right now LOL), so I am hoping that means I'm making progress. I'm going to do my first weigh-in tomorrow morning...*fingers crossed for luck*.
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Post by: NCDS on March 16, 2016, 08:35:20 AM
I think today will be the last day I wear my largest pair of slacks.  I have been pulling them up all morning.  Time to put them in a drawer and let them gather dust.
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Post by: mlgagne on March 16, 2016, 10:30:39 AM
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I think today will be the last day I wear my largest pair of slacks.  I have been pulling them up all morning.  Time to put them in a drawer and let them gather dust.

Yay, congrats! Sounds like you are staying on track  ;)

My jeans are starting to feel a bit loose as well - at my weigh-in last Friday, I was already 3 lbs down! I'm SO happy that this macro thing seems to be working for me, because it's not terribly restrictive. I have had a bad day or two (and I treated myself to some "cheat" ice cream on Monday night...hehe), but the diet coupled with my heighten exercise level seems to be working overall.
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Post by: TardisMom on March 16, 2016, 10:40:31 AM
[member=2339]NCDS[/member] and [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] - Congrats to you both!!  Keep up the good work!
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Post by: NCDS on March 16, 2016, 10:44:55 AM
Thanks [member=842]TardisMom[/member]


[member=3884]mlgagne[/member]  sounds like my challenged worked  for you :)   Shall this weeks challenge be side planks, 3 sets of 10-30 seconds depending on everyone's strength by Friday.  [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member] your wicked strong so 30 seconds for you!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 16, 2016, 11:17:15 AM
Glad you guys are going in the right direction!

I'm managing to stay on track, but I'm worried, because I am attending 3 cons over the next 4 weekends, and I know I'll be tempted to eat more often. Hoping I emerge after ECCC with not too much gain!
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Post by: mlgagne on March 16, 2016, 12:07:30 PM
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Thanks [member=842]TardisMom[/member]


[member=3884]mlgagne[/member]  sounds like my challenged worked  for you :)   Shall this weeks challenge be side planks, 3 sets of 10-30 seconds depending on everyone's strength by Friday.  [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member] your wicked strong so 30 seconds for you!

I think it did! I will aim to do side planks Friday or Saturday for this week's challenge - I've mostly just been walking or running up until this point, so building some upper body strength is probably a good idea. Especially for carrying all the merch at SDCC  ;) And my camera bag...that thing is a killer LOL

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Glad you guys are going in the right direction!

I'm managing to stay on track, but I'm worried, because I am attending 3 cons over the next 4 weekends, and I know I'll be tempted to eat more often. Hoping I emerge after ECCC with not too much gain!

With 3 cons, at least you'll be doing a TON of walking, so perhaps you will come away free of any weight gain!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 16, 2016, 12:23:31 PM
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With 3 cons, at least you'll be doing a TON of walking, so perhaps you will come away free of any weight gain!

Yeah, I'd like to think so, but last year after ECCC and WC on 2 consecutive weekends, I gained 15 pounds! I couldn't believe it! I think a lot of it was because I was eating more often rather than my usual intermittent fasting. So I'm going to try and reduce the number of times a day I eat. Hopefully it will work out! *fingers crossed*
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Post by: NCDS on March 16, 2016, 12:27:01 PM
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Yeah, I'd like to think so, but last year after ECCC and WC on 2 consecutive weekends, I gained 15 pounds! I couldn't believe it! I think a lot of it was because I was eating more often rather than my usual intermittent fasting. So I'm going to try and reduce the number of times a day I eat. Hopefully it will work out! *fingers crossed*

Challenge accepted, I'm thinking team jumping jacks at Wonder Con!!!!  A set of ten for every Beer, another set if you added fries to that burger, and is that sugar in your hand?  add another set.  >:D
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Post by: mlgagne on March 16, 2016, 12:31:16 PM
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Yeah, I'd like to think so, but last year after ECCC and WC on 2 consecutive weekends, I gained 15 pounds! I couldn't believe it! I think a lot of it was because I was eating more often rather than my usual intermittent fasting. So I'm going to try and reduce the number of times a day I eat. Hopefully it will work out! *fingers crossed*

Ahh, that is very interesting! Perhaps for the purposes of the cons, it has less to do with what you eat and more to do with how much/how often you eat. I remember coming back from SDCC last year and being shocked at losing 3 pounds over the course of the week, but I was only eating breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and I didn't really over/under eat for any meal. Add that to all the walking, and I suppose that explains it!

Keeping my fingers crossed that it works out for you, too!  :)
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Post by: TardisMom on March 16, 2016, 12:38:54 PM
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Yeah, I'd like to think so, but last year after ECCC and WC on 2 consecutive weekends, I gained 15 pounds! I couldn't believe it! I think a lot of it was because I was eating more often rather than my usual intermittent fasting. So I'm going to try and reduce the number of times a day I eat. Hopefully it will work out! *fingers crossed*

Yes, eating more often and "social eating" can add up!  And I think I eat more salt when I'm not at home, so more water retention, etc.  And of course the vacation poo problem doesn't help...  :-[
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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 16, 2016, 01:13:09 PM
Honestly, for me salt isn't a big deal, because any water retention goes away after 2-3 days of being back to my 'normal' eating. But I normally only eat 1 meal a day (hence the 'intermittent fasting') and so even when I eat 2 meals a day, I tend to start putting it on. Last year at ECCC we had a concierge room and I found it so difficult to resist the fresh berries and pastries they had in the lounge... This year I'll go to the breakfast but take them as snacks to eat later.

I did lose a little weight at NYCC last October, but that's because in addition to the walking, I barely ate! I was running around from place to place and almost never had time to sit down and eat. And then on Sunday night at the FoCC meetup, the restaurant was so late delivering the food I had to leave for the airport before my dinner was served! 

I'm really doing my best to plan a mealtime each day at SVCC and WC, and not eat too much around that. Regardless of your diet/eating plan, when you deviate from that for a set amount of time, it can really throw you off.
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Post by: TardisMom on March 16, 2016, 04:42:03 PM
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Honestly, for me salt isn't a big deal, because any water retention goes away after 2-3 days of being back to my 'normal' eating.

You're lucky!  If I even have tortilla chips and salsa I'm bloated the next day.  But it can be worth it!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 16, 2016, 05:39:05 PM
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You're lucky!  If I even have tortilla chips and salsa I'm bloated the next day.  But it can be worth it!

Oh definitely it's worth it! ;)   You can't have a diet plan without 'fun' food in it. You'll never stick to it if you're always longing for something you 'can't have'.
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Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2016, 05:25:20 PM
Six miles today.
Ibuprofen tonight
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Post by: TardisMom on March 17, 2016, 05:51:43 PM
Got two teeth drilled down for crowns on Tuesday.  I'm finding the temporary crowns and ongoing tenderness to be a great way to limit eating  :'(
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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 17, 2016, 06:10:45 PM
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Got two teeth drilled down for crowns on Tuesday.  I'm finding the temporary crowns and ongoing tenderness to be a great way to limit eating  :'(

Ouch! I hope you're feeling better soon, TardisMom! *hugs*

The best diet I ever went on was food poisoning. But I would *not* recommend it.
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Post by: mlgagne on March 18, 2016, 10:04:56 AM
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Got two teeth drilled down for crowns on Tuesday.  I'm finding the temporary crowns and ongoing tenderness to be a great way to limit eating  :'(

Oh, no! Feel better soon!

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Oh definitely it's worth it! ;)   You can't have a diet plan without 'fun' food in it. You'll never stick to it if you're always longing for something you 'can't have'.

This is why I love my current plan! You can actually fit "fun food" into diet days as long as they fit within your macro counts. If they don't, then I can always schedule a little cheat meal or snack here and there - and they are definitely worth it every now and then  ;D

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We are apparently getting a giant snowstorm in the northeastern US this weekend (ugh), so I may be doing side planks multiple days in a row just to keep my mind clear of it...
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Post by: mlgagne on March 22, 2016, 09:11:26 AM
Another new week! How is everyone doing with their respective plans? I had a few more sweets than intended last week, but I managed to log almost everything, and I never went completely off track. I'm cracking down a bit more this week so I can have some sort of dessert for Easter this weekend  >:D

Also, I thought that I was sore from the side plank challenge, but it turns out that I just have body aches from a cold that surfaced overnight  >:( I decided to take an extra rest day from working out today in order to sleep it off a bit. Hopefully, I can get back to walking and/or running tomorrow...but it is 1,200 calories and hot beverages/soup for me today!
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Post by: TardisMom on March 22, 2016, 11:20:34 AM
[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] , sorry you aren't feeling well!  Hope it passes quickly!

Congrats to you all for keeping up with your challenges!  I've had lots of planking in my classes the past week, feeling like I have a strong core now ;).  I'm over halfway to my goal weight now so I just need to keep it up.  And my kitchen remodel will be done today so I can get to my exercise classes more regularly again.
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Post by: NCDS on March 22, 2016, 12:02:10 PM
Hangs head in shame.....This week is already starting our tough.   We had an audit party yesterday which involved free drinks, queso, guac, empanada's and then Wonder Con in 3 days which will break up my routine and include lots of high calorie foods/beers.  I'm going to be realistic and instead of loss this week I am going to aim at maintaining
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Post by: TardisMom on March 22, 2016, 01:49:50 PM
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Hangs head in shame.....This week is already starting our tough.   We had an audit party yesterday which involved free drinks, queso, guac, empanada's and then Wonder Con in 3 days which will break up my routine and include lots of high calorie foods/beers.  I'm going to be realistic and instead of loss this week I am going to aim at maintaining

No shame in maintaining, or even just taking a week off.  Life happens!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 22, 2016, 01:53:55 PM
Glad you're doing well, Mlgagne! NCDS, I am also in the 'maintaining' camp. I am pleased to report that I was able to stick to one meal a day over the weekend, when I went to Silicon Valley Comic Con. Yes, I ate like a pig, but I was able to maintain the intermittent fasting, which is the most important part of my dietary routine. Yay me!
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Post by: mlgagne on March 22, 2016, 02:04:37 PM
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No shame in maintaining, or even just taking a week off.  Life happens!

Agreed! It's always better to maintain for a week (or take a week off, if need be!) for vacations or around special events than to give up entirely (which is what I used to do).

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Glad you're doing well, Mlgagne! NCDS, I am also in the 'maintaining' camp. I am pleased to report that I was able to stick to one meal a day over the weekend, when I went to Silicon Valley Comic Con. Yes, I ate like a pig, but I was able to maintain the intermittent fasting, which is the most important part of my dietary routine. Yay me!

Yay, I'm glad that it worked for you! It seems like as long as you have a basic plan you need to stick to in order to maintain your weight during cons, it's easier to actually do it! I might have to try that for SDCC once July is nearing and I have a better idea of what my weight will be...
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Post by: dcuodust on March 22, 2016, 03:00:51 PM
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No shame in maintaining, or even just taking a week off.  Life happens!
I find that at SDCC I am walking so much and carrying a heavy bag the whole time that it makes up for not working out. I never have time to sit and pig out. Even when I snack it is on the go.
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Post by: alyssa on March 22, 2016, 03:06:43 PM
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Hangs head in shame.....This week is already starting our tough.   We had an audit party yesterday which involved free drinks, queso, guac, empanada's and then Wonder Con in 3 days which will break up my routine and include lots of high calorie foods/beers.  I'm going to be realistic and instead of loss this week I am going to aim at maintaining
To go add on to what everyone else said  but with a twist of having lost 45 lbs. it's a marathon, there's gonna be week of maintaining you can't be silly, or you'll get fed up and quit. It's a life style choice not being on a diet. Enjoy the drinks but get back on the diet tomorrow
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Post by: NCDS on March 22, 2016, 03:25:46 PM
You guys have argued your point well.  I am lifting my head up and holding it high. 

Plus I still got in 4 miles running, 45 mins on the elliptical and I have Pilates tonight. 
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Post by: juliafrood on March 22, 2016, 10:34:41 PM
HI GUYS!   :D  Room for one more?

So, last year I managed to lose 20 pounds in the month before comic con doing basic low carbiness (after failing Whole 30) and being a lot more active.  Like I was running and hiking a few miles a few times a week.   After the con I lost another 10, and have maintained since then, mostly because I eat low carb MOST of the time and still do a lot of hiking/other sports, but also eat a s**t ton of crap.   

I'm 5'8" and hover around 205 now though, so I'd like to lose another 30 before the con this year.    I do best by sticking strictly to low carb/keto and adding more workouts, then maintaining is pretty easy.   

SO, I'm on MapMyHike (runrungrandmoff, real name Nikki if you have any of the MapMy apps) and will do SOMETHING every day.  Tomorrow I'm going to lady's night at the local climbing wall.  I suck at it, and am hilariously weak in the upper body, but it's more fun than lifting!  Tonight I hiked 6 miles at a local park.  I'd love to join challenges and stuff!  You guys are very motivating so far  8)
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Post by: mlgagne on March 23, 2016, 11:21:05 AM
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I'd love to join challenges and stuff!  You guys are very motivating so far  8)

Yes...come to the dark side! We have cookies...in moderation, of course  ;D

But seriously, this thread does tend to keep me on my toes when it comes to fitness - and it's fun!
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Post by: TardisMom on March 23, 2016, 03:27:02 PM
Those snow shoveling pictures make my whole body ache, ouch!

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Post by: NCDS on March 23, 2016, 05:17:14 PM
Thanks, I promise to be safe.

This week challenge shovel 18" of snow, done!  Since you guys don't have snow I challenge everyone to try a new exercise by the end of Sunday.

[member=1818]juliafrood[/member] welcome to the club :)
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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 23, 2016, 05:51:07 PM
I had plenty of that kind of exercise growing up in Toronto. I had a lifetime fill. I don't envy you now, NCDS! I hope you make it out tomorrow!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 01, 2016, 06:02:14 AM
Well, as many of you know, i went on an eating trip -- <grin>

I was dreding the home scale....but the aggregated results are in, i only gained 2 lbs-  I am very happy.  the challenge will be to keep the supersize level up one i finally get ride of the chest cold.

Auto replace hell

challenge will be to keep the walking level up once i finally get rid of the chest cold.
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Post by: NCDS on April 01, 2016, 09:05:02 AM
I finally got the nerve to step on the scale today.  Not as bad as I thought, it has been hard to get back into it this week and my neck still hurts from whatever I did to it.   Next week I will be back 100% this week was 45% :(  However 45% is better than nothing so at lest I'm going.  [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member] I'm going to have to talk to you about making the elliptical a better work out.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Jim Watari on April 01, 2016, 09:29:04 AM
Damn salty foods , they always add a few pounds (retaining water) for a few days until the effects wear off
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Post by: TardisMom on April 01, 2016, 10:57:52 AM
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Damn salty foods , they always add a few pounds (retaining water) for a few days until the effects wear off

That's my problem, and I LOVE salty foods!!

But overall I'm having a good week and am nearly to my goal.  Yay!
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Post by: mlgagne on April 01, 2016, 11:06:04 AM
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Not as bad as I thought, it has been hard to get back into it this week and my neck still hurts from whatever I did to it.   Next week I will be back 100% this week was 45% :(  However 45% is better than nothing so at lest I'm going.

This has been me this week. My current problem is (and has always been) that my job pays me as a freelance employee, so I don't get paid for the time that I'm not working. Add to that the facts that I'm still waiting on my license test and I've been over tired ever since I was sick last week, and it's recently ended up being EXTREMELY difficult to find the time to keep up with my diet and exercise routine. I mean, it's not like I've started eating cheeseburgers daily or anything like that - I'm still trying to eat fairly well and portion things out, but I haven't had as much time to keep a food log or exercise as I would like. I *did* get one more extra day of exercise in this week than usual though, so I feel like that it's at least something. I'm going to try to get back into the swing of things soon, though - hopefully as soon as I can start getting sleep again when I no longer have the hotel sale and TWD finale to worry about  :o
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 01, 2016, 12:12:50 PM
I did really well during my 2 consecutive con weekends. I managed to keep eating to once a day for most of the days, and I ended up losing 2 pounds! I am really impressed with myself.

Of course, things will slide a bit at ECCC next week, because I'm fairly certain I'll be eating twice a day. But it shouldn't be too much if I continue to skip breakfast and keep my eating to a relatively small window.

So far, everything is looking good! *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: juliafrood on April 01, 2016, 12:54:14 PM
i have the flu currently, so doing nothing but also eating nothing.  We'll see how that works out when I feel like standing up.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 01, 2016, 01:00:28 PM
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i have the flu currently, so doing nothing but also eating nothing.  We'll see how that works out when I feel like standing up.

I hate to say it, but the most successful weight loss diet I ever had was food poisoning. Not to say that anyone should try this (Don't!) but that when you're sick, you do tend to lose weight. It's not much, but it is one small thing that's good that you can hold onto when you're otherwise feeling miserable.

Hope you get better soon, Julia! *hugs*
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Post by: mlgagne on April 01, 2016, 01:04:39 PM
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i have the flu currently, so doing nothing but also eating nothing.  We'll see how that works out when I feel like standing up.

Oh no, I hope you feel better soon! When I was sick last week, I also had the issue of barely being able to eat or work out. I don't think I put any weight on, either (and my pants are actually much looser!). So I'm sure you'll be okay!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 02, 2016, 07:23:51 AM
The key for me this week is maintaining!!

Ease back into the treadmill, throw off the chest cold, and eat right<<<my weekly goal

Let's ease up on ourselves and do what we can towards the long term goal of being healthy
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mark on April 02, 2016, 09:14:35 AM
Does anyone have recommendations for a source of vegan recipes? Books, websites, secret family recipes, etc. Trying to change my eating habits a bit, but need to find things that don't taste like sadness and despair  :(
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 02, 2016, 09:20:28 AM
vegan...yikes...im counting myself in the good zone if i do veggie.....i'd die without dairy
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mark on April 02, 2016, 09:54:35 AM
Yeah, pretty big change. My dad's family comes from ranching, and I'm a big into BBQ-ing so this is the dietary equivalent of Trump deciding to suddenly switch to charity work and progressive social issues.
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Post by: CptMyCpt24 on April 02, 2016, 09:54:42 AM
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Does anyone have recommendations for a source of vegan recipes? Books, websites, secret family recipes, etc. Trying to change my eating habits a bit, but need to find things that don't taste like sadness and despair  :(

Try this and just get creative.  We just took recipes online from Food Network, ect and substituted ingredients.  One I remember and wish I would make again was a vegan version of Emril's Gumbo with the Chik'n and Vegan sausage from Whole foods.

http://www.quorn.us/
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Cajnca559 on April 02, 2016, 11:07:18 AM
Crossfit!!!! No matter how out of shape, health issues or disabilities you may have, great crossfit coaches will be able to program a great routine to help out for the days ahead of walking, climbing, trying the assassins creed outdoor course or trying to run to get that first exclusive. Blair Herter has his own nerd crossfit gym too. I would not discourage anyone from at least trying crossfit at least once in your life..
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Post by: dcuodust on April 02, 2016, 01:04:29 PM
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Does anyone have recommendations for a source of vegan recipes? Books, websites, secret family recipes, etc. Trying to change my eating habits a bit, but need to find things that don't taste like sadness and despair  :(
Look at Indian recipes. (I tried to go vegan back in '04. After six-weeks I settled on vegetarianism. That, ironically, ended in the summer when I was in India lol.) Indian recipes involving lentils and veggies are vegan. Here is one for a really tasty quick daal (lentils):

*I don't have precise amounts or times. I just go with the flow :)

- orange lentils (the ones that turn yellow when you cook them)
- thinly sliced onion
- thinly sliced ginger
- finely chopped garlic
- chopped thai chili
- chili flakes
- bay leaves
- salt
- pepper
- lal march (you can use cayenne)
- gharam masala (you can make your own or buy)
- soy sauce
- juice from lemon or lemon juice

1) Saute onions with oil and chili flakes. (I also use butter, but since your vegan you can't :D )
2) Add everything except the soy sauce and lemon and mix well, coating each lentil with oil.
3) Add water and bay leaves and boil. (2-3 times as much water as lentils.)
4) Turn to low once it reaches boiling state. (You can roll boil if you want.)
5) Check on the water absorption - add or don't add as required/wanted.
6) Use a masher to smooth it out.
7) Add soy sauce and lemon to taste. (Also salt and pepper.)
8  Optional: fry sliced onions, sliced garlic, and cumin seeds and throw it on top.

Eat with rice, as soup, with bread, etc.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Zero on April 02, 2016, 01:25:25 PM
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Look at Indian recipes. (I tried to go vegan back in '04. After six-weeks I settled on vegetarianism. That, ironically, ended in the summer when I was in India lol.) Indian recipes involving lentils and veggies are vegan. Here is one for a really tasty quick daal (lentils):

*I don't have precise amounts or times. I just go with the flow :)

- orange lentils (the ones that turn yellow when you cook them)
- thinly sliced onion
- thinly sliced ginger
- finely chopped garlic
- chopped thai chili
- chili flakes
- bay leaves
- salt
- pepper
- lal march (you can use cayenne)
- gharam masala (you can make your own or buy)
- soy sauce
- juice from lemon or lemon juice

1) Saute onions with oil and chili flakes. (I also use butter, but since your vegan you can't :D )
2) Add everything except the soy sauce and lemon and mix well, coating each lentil with oil.
3) Add water and bay leaves and boil. (2-3 times as much water as lentils.)
4) Turn to low once it reaches boiling state. (You can roll boil if you want.)
5) Check on the water absorption - add or don't add as required/wanted.
6) Use a masher to smooth it out.
7) Add soy sauce and lemon to taste. (Also salt and pepper.)
8  Optional: fry sliced onions, sliced garlic, and cumin seeds and throw it on top.

Eat with rice, as soup, with bread, etc.


I think I need to try this recipe.  It sounds so good (and I love Indian food).  Thanks, [member=3906]dcuodust[/member], for sharing!  ^__^/
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dcuodust on April 02, 2016, 05:32:16 PM
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Does anyone have recommendations for a source of vegan recipes? Books, websites, secret family recipes, etc. Trying to change my eating habits a bit, but need to find things that don't taste like sadness and despair  :(
Also try Yotam Ottolenghi. He has a lot veggie and vegan dishes.

http://www.theguardian.com/profile/yotamottolenghi
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2016, 05:09:05 PM
Just played soccer with a 5 year old for an hour in the sun.   Bringing #SDCCFIT to a new level.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: lolaswill on April 05, 2016, 10:58:03 AM
I am in 4 weddings this summer and vowed to get in shape. Worked out for a week and then nothing...
But somehow ever year the thought of comic-con makes me want to do every squat and stretch for my back and feet :P
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 05, 2016, 11:33:14 AM
it's the regular walking that does it for me-- just get out there and put a half an hr in today, rinse & repeat tomorrow ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 05, 2016, 03:14:01 PM
To echo Alyssa, consistency and momentum is key.  I had to take off from crossfit for 2 weeks (combination sick person, me, and sick pseudo-person, my dog) and went back yesterday...holy !@#$...I hurt all over...so if you're doing something, just stick with it...it'll be worth it!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: juliafrood on April 05, 2016, 07:07:02 PM
How many of you are on My Fitness Pal?  With the illness I haven't been able to leave the house, but I started calorie tracking again yesterday.  Hoping to go for a walk tomorrow!  (still achy and tired)  Will probably still track hikes on Map My Hike, but MFP seems better for food tracking.   I'm on there as NikkiTurret (my name is not Julia, ha ha). 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on April 05, 2016, 07:11:41 PM
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How many of you are on My Fitness Pal?  With the illness I haven't been able to leave the house, but I started calorie tracking again yesterday.  Hoping to go for a walk tomorrow!  (still achy and tired)  Will probably still track hikes on Map My Hike, but MFP seems better for food tracking.   I'm on there as NikkiTurret (my name is not Julia, ha ha).


I'm on it.  I'm better at tracking some weeks than I am others.  Are you offering to keep me honest?
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Post by: juliafrood on April 05, 2016, 07:14:56 PM
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I'm on it.  I'm better at tracking some weeks than I am others.  Are you offering to keep me honest?

Totally!  My goal is to track every day until the con.  I need peer pressure though because my follow-through has been spotty  :D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on April 06, 2016, 08:36:20 AM
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Totally!  My goal is to track every day until the con.  I need peer pressure though because my follow-through has been spotty  :D

I'm the same when it comes to tracking especially on the weekends.  It will help to be accountable.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: marcia29 on April 06, 2016, 09:22:47 AM
Ah. I like this thread.  I was just out and about walking all over my campus and realized that I need to do something so that I can go wherever I want and enjoy the walk....yes, like I used to.  I have recently gotten into doing some YouTube exercise vids and doing  Just Dance vids.  But I know I need to do something outside.  Just walking is so boring here, and the last time I used music, I got distracted and almost fell into a hole.  For now, maybe I will join a gym or Jazzercise.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on April 06, 2016, 11:29:13 AM
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How many of you are on My Fitness Pal?  With the illness I haven't been able to leave the house, but I started calorie tracking again yesterday.  Hoping to go for a walk tomorrow!  (still achy and tired)  Will probably still track hikes on Map My Hike, but MFP seems better for food tracking.   I'm on there as NikkiTurret (my name is not Julia, ha ha). 

Hmm.  I will look into this.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Devorah on April 06, 2016, 11:34:04 AM
Anyone else use Fitbit? If so,  friend me!
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Post by: NCDS on April 06, 2016, 11:38:40 AM
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Anyone else use Fitbit? If so,  friend me!
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I just switched :(   I like the app better but my microsoft band 2 is more fun.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: eek on April 06, 2016, 11:59:57 AM
2015 was my first SDCC and based on several forum posts/suggestions, I expected to be walking at least a few miles per day.
I started preparing about two months out by using the treadmill & elliptical at the gym, and lifting weights. I admit that I didn't get to where I wanted to be by con time, but felt I was still in great shape and ready to go.

I was still super exhausted and a bit sore after each day at the con (Th, Fr, Su). The walk to/from hotel was about 0.6 miles one-way, plus however many miles spent doing rounds at the convention center for panels and booth visits. Carrying the weight of whatever loot I had picked up that day probably also added to the soreness - I didn't even have that much stuff since I didn't chase exclusives.

This year, I have committed to my first sprint triathlon in October, and have begun swim/bike/run training this week. By July I should be in better shape for SDCC than I was last year.

I also plan to bring more comfortable walking/running shoes. I used Vans skate shoes last year, which were fine, but more cushion and support would be nice. Might also look into aftermarket insoles.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 08, 2016, 09:25:29 AM
I was actually motivated enough to start at the end of February!  Been working out 5-6 days week (weights/HIIT/cardio) and eating clean and using Isagenix.

Honestly though, I have used SDCC as an excuse this year to get back into my good habits.  I was really in shape through last fall but feel off the wagon due to family and work stress.  My s**t spiral was absolutely fantastic though!  At least I had fun doing it.

Gotta get in stellar shape for my cosplays!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on April 14, 2016, 09:26:18 AM
I have been under my plateau for 5 days now!!!!


I'm very excited to finally be under :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 14, 2016, 10:26:25 AM
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I was actually motivated enough to start at the end of February!  Been working out 5-6 days week (weights/HIIT/cardio) and eating clean and using Isagenix.

Honestly though, I have used SDCC as an excuse this year to get back into my good habits.  I was really in shape through last fall but feel off the wagon due to family and work stress.  My s**t spiral was absolutely fantastic though!  At least I had fun doing it.

Gotta get in stellar shape for my cosplays!
Isagenix is what I used to lose my boatload of weight...tough but great if you can keep it up!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 15, 2016, 05:43:48 AM
i need to get back on my diet..... /sigh  it's the late night snacking that is absolutely driving me crazy.  i'm back on the treadmill everyday i'm not working & eat right but at 8pm- i loose all control.
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Post by: Emerald_Mom on April 15, 2016, 06:18:04 AM
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i need to get back on my diet..... /sigh  it's the late night snacking that is absolutely driving me crazy.  i'm back on the treadmill everyday i'm not working & eat right but at 8pm- i loose all control.
I feel your pain Alyssa.... I lost 40lbs by severely limiting my carbs, but Christmas thru March has just been killing me.... :-[
Too many birthdays and family get togethers......
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 15, 2016, 06:46:14 AM
i am hoping that once the weather really turns to warm, I can get back into the summer diet thing- but yeah, winter with the get together's & socializing --killer

<what i really need to do is to stick to my diet --LOL>
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 15, 2016, 06:51:06 AM
It's the cons and the irregular schedule that have made it difficult for me. Now that I'm home, I am better able to stick to my plan. I gained a couple of pounds over ECCC (and got Con Crud to boot) but I'm hoping to get rid of all of it by the end of e month. Fortunately, the Con Crud is nearly out the door.  ;D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 15, 2016, 07:23:22 AM
i am soooo glad you & ncds didn't get my concrud at wondercon!! & super glad it's almost over for you
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: DRWHO42 on April 15, 2016, 07:26:53 AM
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It's the cons and the irregular schedule that have made it difficult for me. Now that I'm home, I am better able to stick to my plan. I gained a couple of pounds over ECCC (and got Con Crud to boot) but I'm hoping to get rid of all of it by the end of e month. Fortunately, the Con Crud is nearly out the door.  ;D
Very sorry to hear about the concrud.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Emerald_Mom on April 15, 2016, 07:29:39 AM
[member=1]alyssa[/member]..... I'm with you...looking forward to the warmer weather. Fresh fruits and veggies and getting outside.... I am not a cold weather person.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: sisustylegirl on April 15, 2016, 08:04:05 AM
I have a fitbit but I try to not obsess over it.  I am more concerned with the calorie count on it, so I can balance my calories in with calories out. 

Sometimes I like to watch steps but I often forget to wear it when I am most active (like at the gym!)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on April 15, 2016, 08:22:31 AM
I like to hit my steps goal, it keeps me active.   It let's me know if I'm slacking for the day.

The fit bit calorie tracker is way better than my fitness pal.  However know that I'm on the Microsoft band  I feel stuck between 3 apps.  While I love my band I would suggest people go for the fit bit.  Microsft band doesn't have one inclusive app like fit bit does, however it tracks exercise a lot better.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 15, 2016, 08:36:40 AM
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i am soooo glad you & ncds didn't get my concrud at wondercon!! & super glad it's almost over for you

I was too! You sounded like you had a bad case. I'm pretty sure it wasn't yours I caught though, because it was 2 weeks later. Fortunately, I usually pack a bottle of Zicam in my bag, 'just in case', and I think it's what saved me. I was ill, but I was able to deal with it and it didn't impact my enjoyment of the con. And I barely spoke all day Sunday and managed to save my voice for when I went back to work, so it ll turned out okay in the end.

Thanks for the good wishes, Dr Who!

The worst is feeling under the weather and knowing that you can't use it as an excuse to treat yourself to 'better food'...  :-\
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on April 23, 2016, 12:16:30 PM
I got a Fitbit!  Anyone want to be my friend?  And if so, please tell me how we do that ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 02, 2016, 07:38:33 AM
i think [member=283]Devorah[/member] also has a fitbit

I've got a jawbone, mostly due to the sleep tracking- which is *great*

a couple of media links
we did a show on getting in shape for sdcc-/con season

http://friendsofcc.com/2016/05/02/hangout-the-con-ready-room/

Plus this NYTimes article on metabolic rates & the folks who've lost a massive amt of weight
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/health/biggest-loser-weight-loss.html?emc=edit_na_20160502&nlid=59324477&ref=cta&_r=0

Quote
Danny Cahill stood, slightly dazed, in a blizzard of confetti as the audience screamed and his family ran on stage. He had won Season 8 of NBC’s reality television show “The Biggest Loser,” shedding more weight than anyone ever had on the program - an astonishing 239 pounds in seven months.

When he got on the scale for all to see that evening, Dec. 8, 2009, he weighed just 191 pounds, down from 430. Dressed in a T-shirt and knee-length shorts, he was lean, athletic and as handsome as a model.

“I’ve got my life back,” he declared. “I mean, I feel like a million bucks.”

Mr. Cahill left the show’s stage in Hollywood and flew directly to New York to start a triumphal tour of the talk shows, chatting with Jay Leno, Regis Philbin and Joy Behar. As he heard from fans all over the world, his elation knew no bounds.

But in the years since, more than 100 pounds have crept back onto his 5-foot-11 frame despite his best efforts. In fact, most of that season’s 16 contestants have regained much if not all the weight they lost so arduously. Some are even heavier now.

Yet their experiences, while a bitter personal disappointment, have been a gift to science. A study of Season 8’s contestants has yielded surprising new discoveries about the physiology of obesity that help explain why so many people struggle unsuccessfully to keep off the weight they lose.

Kevin Hall, a scientist at a federal research center who admits to a weakness for reality TV, had the idea to follow the “Biggest Loser” contestants for six years after that victorious night. The project was the first to measure what happened to people over as long as six years after they had lost large amounts of weight with intensive dieting and exercise.

Continue reading the main story http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/health/biggest-loser-weight-loss.html?emc=edit_na_20160502&nlid=59324477&ref=cta&_r=0
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Post by: Devorah on May 02, 2016, 07:44:28 AM
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I got a Fitbit!  Anyone want to be my friend?  And if so, please tell me how we do that ;)

I do! I'll PM you. :)

Never mind, I figured out how to share my public profile...here you go! https://www.fitbit.com/user/3YG385 (https://www.fitbit.com/user/3YG385)

ETA...I think we are already friends on there, but if anyone else wants to friend me, please do!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 02, 2016, 08:09:41 AM
Yes, we are friends!  You're my only Fitbit friend so far ;D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: CaseyJones14 on May 02, 2016, 08:57:42 AM
Walked 3 miles yesterday to start getting ready for July.  I think I'm going to try and walk 3-4 miles every other day.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 02, 2016, 09:02:07 AM
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Walked 3 miles yesterday to start getting ready for July.  I think I'm going to try and walk 3-4 miles every other day.
that sounds great- [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member] said if we're doing an active con- being able to do 3 miles at a shot is a good goal

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Post by: CaseyJones14 on May 02, 2016, 09:06:05 AM
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that sounds great- [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member] said if we're doing an active con- being able to do 3 miles at a shot is a good goal

He was hilarious and extremely helpful on the show yesterday.  Loved all the guests and am finally motivated to get off my butt and start working out!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 02, 2016, 12:16:40 PM
he is great & an asset to those of us who are just trying to get through con in decent form-  ***super*** glad you enjoyed the show & it helped you get motivated.  We're going to be doing a weekly article abt getting ready for the con in which fitness will be a regular topic ;)

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Post by: Kmd2103 on May 03, 2016, 09:17:08 AM
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160503%2F8ae9fffcb8ca4545fdc8a5ea7f4ce8a5.jpg&hash=2b53223f7d6409af22da0e00759c3c7ebf6bda0c)
This is the beginning runner's plan I did a little over a year ago and it works! I started being unable to run a mile and I have since worked my way up to 8. I like how simple it is and it is easy to adjust for your own personal level.


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Post by: The Mighty Jerd on May 03, 2016, 10:13:17 AM
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He was hilarious and extremely helpful on the show yesterday.  Loved all the guests and am finally motivated to get off my butt and start working out!

Glad you enjoyed!

I am not terribly active on the forum, I know; but just like Voldemort... if you say my name, I will come.

So if anyone has questions, check out my site, or feel free to ask here. I am more than happy to help!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: nvj29 on May 03, 2016, 12:54:33 PM
I have all this free time at the moment since I am not currently working and yet I still don't have the motivation to workout at all. I say everyday that I need to get back at it, even back when I was working, but only attended the gym a few times. I watched some of the Englishmen talk this past weekend talking getting SDCCFit and with having two trips coming in the next few months, I think it's time to really put forth an effort. I have the means, just need to truly find the motivation. I hope to find it, not just for SDCC but for life in general.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dcuodust on May 03, 2016, 01:40:17 PM
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I have all this free time at the moment since I am not currently working and yet I still don't have the motivation to workout at all. I say everyday that I need to get back at it, even back when I was working, but only attended the gym a few times. I watched some of the Englishmen talk this past weekend talking getting SDCCFit and with having two trips coming in the next few months, I think it's time to really put forth an effort. I have the means, just need to truly find the motivation. I hope to find it, not just for SDCC but for life in general.
Start off maybe just doing 10 pushups and 10 situps when you wake-up every morning or before you go to sleep. From there go to 20, 30, etc. Before long you may find the motivation that thus far has been lacking.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: CaseyJones14 on May 03, 2016, 02:12:11 PM
I print out a workout calendar for the week and hang it up by my bed.  I'm an achievement whore in video games and if I've got goals/achievements in real life that are hanging by my bed I have to complete them before I go to sleep!  It's silly, but it works for me :D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2016, 04:37:15 PM
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I have all this free time at the moment since I am not currently working and yet I still don't have the motivation to workout at all. I say everyday that I need to get back at it, even back when I was working, but only attended the gym a few times. I watched some of the Englishmen talk this past weekend talking getting SDCCFit and with having two trips coming in the next few months, I think it's time to really put forth an effort. I have the means, just need to truly find the motivation. I hope to find it, not just for SDCC but for life in general.
two things really helped me as take always from the hangout last weekend;
plan on working out at a regular time each day- <i had been allowing myself to be flexible which meant i'd end up not do it>
no chocolate 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on May 03, 2016, 09:43:09 PM
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I have all this free time at the moment since I am not currently working and yet I still don't have the motivation to workout at all. I say everyday that I need to get back at it, even back when I was working, but only attended the gym a few times. I watched some of the Englishmen talk this past weekend talking getting SDCCFit and with having two trips coming in the next few months, I think it's time to really put forth an effort. I have the means, just need to truly find the motivation. I hope to find it, not just for SDCC but for life in general.

Motivation is tough...

Here's my advice for a winning motivation plan (http://www.thejerd.com/the-secret-to-a-winning-fitness-motivation-plan/4356/ (http://www.thejerd.com/the-secret-to-a-winning-fitness-motivation-plan/4356/))... and a few more motivational tips (http://www.thejerd.com/5-awesome-workout-motivation-tips/4532/ (http://www.thejerd.com/5-awesome-workout-motivation-tips/4532/)).

Good luck!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 10, 2016, 06:33:51 AM
i just have to report a milestone.... for the first time i have officially hit the

'I have lost 50lbs'

point

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.katzy.dsl.pipex.com%2FSmileys%2Fmatchstick%2Fhi5.gif&hash=6a0a0552e2bf193dabb87feebb60b6814938d18a)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mark on May 10, 2016, 06:37:44 AM
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i just have to report a milestone.... for the first time i have officially hit the

'I have lost 50lbs'

point

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.katzy.dsl.pipex.com%2FSmileys%2Fmatchstick%2Fhi5.gif&hash=6a0a0552e2bf193dabb87feebb60b6814938d18a)

That's awesome, congratulations!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: marcia29 on May 10, 2016, 07:35:27 AM
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i just have to report a milestone.... for the first time i have officially hit the

'I have lost 50lbs'

point

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.katzy.dsl.pipex.com%2FSmileys%2Fmatchstick%2Fhi5.gif&hash=6a0a0552e2bf193dabb87feebb60b6814938d18a)

Congratulations Alyssa!  This is quite an inspiration.  I have enjoyed reading your story.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 10, 2016, 09:19:57 AM
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Congratulations Alyssa!  This is quite an inspiration.  I have enjoyed reading your story.
thank you, it a marathon taking off that much weight - I've still got another 25 ish to go.  it'll depend on when i hit the lean body under the extra skin.
I hate to push a program- it's so tedious when folks do it but weight watchers is a good long term program - skip the meetings & stick to the smartphone app

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhZrcEs8.jpg%3F1&hash=67a0705e7629cd06322ab2e44316d3c51139134f)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: AlaskaRainbow on May 10, 2016, 11:06:46 AM
Wow, that is impressive, Alyssa!  Every year I remind myself how much easier the Con would be if I wasn't so heavy but then I don't follow through.  Congrats, Alyssa!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on May 10, 2016, 03:42:34 PM
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i just have to report a milestone.... for the first time i have officially hit the

'I have lost 50lbs'

point

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.katzy.dsl.pipex.com%2FSmileys%2Fmatchstick%2Fhi5.gif&hash=6a0a0552e2bf193dabb87feebb60b6814938d18a)

Woo, that's fantastic - congrats, Alyssa! Definitely very inspiring, too  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 10, 2016, 05:05:09 PM
Alyssa, that is amazing! I can't even imagine how much work and dedication it took to get that far. It really has made a difference in your appearance, and I suspect in your activity levels as well. Congratulations on your well-deserved success!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: ceddyced on May 10, 2016, 05:24:21 PM
Great job.....you're an inspiration to us all.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Jim Watari on May 10, 2016, 06:27:05 PM
Personal Health Update:

It's been three weeks since my Heart Valve surgery  and I can drive my car now :D , been working from home part time.

My surgeon used a Da Vinci robot at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDgmcZnaxwU
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 10, 2016, 06:28:20 PM
I'm glad that you're doing so well, Jim!

I'm looking forward to seeing you (and your improved heart) at con! *hugs*
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 10, 2016, 07:16:36 PM
Lots of good news in this topic, CONGRATULATIONS to Alyssa and Jim!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on May 10, 2016, 08:28:02 PM
May you continue to have a great recovery Jim!

Alyssa, congratulations!   I'm sure it's not a smooth path to attain such a goal so congrats are in order not just for the results but sticking it out on the path it has taken to get there.   

Also, since it's my first time posting in this thread...a little about me and getting into shape.    I have quarterly blood tests to worry about and so exercise has indeed become an important part of my life since Thanksgiving 2012.   I had extremely high glucose levels and since then have had to work really hard at carb counting and control and exercising.   Since I don't have the time nor energy to do it daily, I opted to make the times I can workout more on the high impact side.    More often than not, it's been climbing hills or stairs nonstop for at least 20 minutes.   

I fared horribly at first and couldn't even last 10 minutes.   Also the blood sugar levels weren't going down as much and as quickly as I would like.  Anyhow, flash forward to 2016 and I'm much better health wise now and can do a bit over 50 floors in 20 minutes.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Mel on May 10, 2016, 09:17:48 PM
Way to go Alyssa! Also, very happy to hear you are all fixed up, Jim!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 11, 2016, 04:43:20 AM
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May you continue to have a great recovery Jim!

Alyssa, congratulations!   I'm sure it's not a smooth path to attain such a goal so congrats are in order not just for the results but sticking it out on the path it has taken to get there.   

Also, since it's my first time posting in this thread...a little about me and getting into shape.    I have quarterly blood tests to worry about and so exercise has indeed become an important part of my life since Thanksgiving 2012.   I had extremely high glucose levels and since then have had to work really hard at carb counting and control and exercising.   Since I don't have the time nor energy to do it daily, I opted to make the times I can workout more on the high impact side.    More often than not, it's been climbing hills or stairs nonstop for at least 20 minutes.   

I fared horribly at first and couldn't even last 10 minutes.   Also the blood sugar levels weren't going down as much and as quickly as I would like.  Anyhow, flash forward to 2016 and I'm much better health wise now and can do a bit over 50 floors in 20 minutes.   


consistency is indeed the key, make a plan that works for you & stick to it.  I have a friend who is following the #sdccfit tag- over weight etc all.  He signed up for a marathon...most of his friends laughed and i admit i did to a little but when i thought about it, he was setting a goal to keep himself motivated.  I can't argue with that, whatever it takes. high impact 3 times a week vs walking daily vs training for a marathon, it doesn't matter, it's all good

yes, Leonard [member=10]ukdeejay[/member] signed up for a marathon.....
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on May 11, 2016, 08:48:44 AM
I have to agree with Alyssa in the fact that consistency is the key. Recently, due to the overflow of responsibilities I've had at work and other outside circumstances (i.e. my sister's graduation), I haven't been able to stick to my plan as well as I would have liked. However, when I was sticking to it, I lost 3 lbs in a matter of 2 weeks...and I was mostly just walking or running (or both) 5-6 days per week, and I was making sure that I was eating the correct amount of calories/macros daily. Now that the con is getting closer and that work has died down a lot, I'm trying to motivate myself to start up again! I'm also hoping to get my license next week (my test is next Thursday - please keep your fingers crossed for me!), so that would definitely help to free up my schedule so I can go to the gym or to the grocery store on my own time, etc.

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Personal Health Update:

It's been three weeks since my Heart Valve surgery  and I can drive my car now :D , been working from home part time.

My surgeon used a Da Vinci robot at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDgmcZnaxwU

Yay, so happy to hear that, Jim! Glad you are doing well  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 11, 2016, 11:41:09 AM
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However, when I was sticking to it, I lost 3 lbs in a matter of 2 weeks...and I was mostly just walking or running (or both) 5-6 days per week, and I was making sure that I was eating the correct amount of calories/macros daily.

This!!  Tracking food intake is the key for me.
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Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2016, 12:12:17 PM
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This!!  Tracking food intake is the key for me.

Tracking my intake was a real eye opener for me.  Things I thought were healthy turned out to be bad for me.  I still struggle finding a variety of things to eat (as soon as my family moves out in July I am going to try what tardismom sent me).  Overall though I eat a lot better than I use to and I found once I understood how bad some things were I lost my taste for them.  Others are just too good so moderation is the key :)
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Post by: ceddyced on May 11, 2016, 12:53:25 PM

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Personal Health Update:

It's been three weeks since my Heart Valve surgery  and I can drive my car now :D , been working from home part time.

My surgeon used a Da Vinci robot at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDgmcZnaxwU
. Glad everything went well.  If u need any assistance at SDCC just ask.  The forum sticks together.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on May 11, 2016, 12:55:28 PM
Congrats [member=1237]Jim Watari[/member] on your recovery.   Is it soon soon to ask if you can pick me up on the way to SDCC?  You're driving the party bus, right?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 11, 2016, 12:56:06 PM
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Overall though I eat a lot better than I use to and I found once I understood how bad some things were I lost my taste for them.  Others are just too good so moderation is the key :)

Agree completely!  I can no longer put breaded, fried food in my mouth without a lot of thought (and calculation of what I will give up for it).  And I have always LOVED fried food.  Fried dill pickles are about the only thing to make the cut nowadays, and I come across them rarely.

Chips and salsa in moderation, though.  Can't give them up :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mark on May 11, 2016, 05:35:17 PM
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Look at Indian recipes. (I tried to go vegan back in '04. After six-weeks I settled on vegetarianism. That, ironically, ended in the summer when I was in India lol.) Indian recipes involving lentils and veggies are vegan. Here is one for a really tasty quick daal (lentils):

*I don't have precise amounts or times. I just go with the flow :)

- orange lentils (the ones that turn yellow when you cook them)
- thinly sliced onion
- thinly sliced ginger
- finely chopped garlic
- chopped thai chili
- chili flakes
- bay leaves
- salt
- pepper
- lal march (you can use cayenne)
- gharam masala (you can make your own or buy)
- soy sauce
- juice from lemon or lemon juice

1) Saute onions with oil and chili flakes. (I also use butter, but since your vegan you can't :D )
2) Add everything except the soy sauce and lemon and mix well, coating each lentil with oil.
3) Add water and bay leaves and boil. (2-3 times as much water as lentils.)
4) Turn to low once it reaches boiling state. (You can roll boil if you want.)
5) Check on the water absorption - add or don't add as required/wanted.
6) Use a masher to smooth it out.
7) Add soy sauce and lemon to taste. (Also salt and pepper.)
8  Optional: fry sliced onions, sliced garlic, and cumin seeds and throw it on top.

Eat with rice, as soup, with bread, etc.

Finally got around to trying this earlier this week and was great, thanks to [member=3906]dcuodust[/member] !

Seems the key thing about eating vegan more often is to remember to check your teeth. Had an hour long meeting with a new boss today, realized afterwards I had 2 big black bean chunks in my teeth the whole time  :-[
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on May 11, 2016, 09:06:23 PM



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Agree completely!  I can no longer put breaded, fried food in my mouth without a lot of thought (and calculation of what I will give up for it).  And I have always LOVED fried food.  Fried dill pickles are about the only thing to make the cut nowadays, and I come across them rarely.

Chips and salsa in moderation, though.  Can't give them up :)

I can definitely relate to this.  It's been a good 3 years since I've had a baked potato or In-n-out's vanilla shake or Disneyland's Dole Pineapple Whip, just to name a few "bad" carb or high sugar foods I've had to give up.   

I wonder if any of you have the difficulties I have had at social gatherings where huge amounts of food are being served?   On one hand, you have your personal limits on how much to eat, what to eat, on the other hand, there can be a tendency for people to tell you "oh what's the harm in just one piece?"   You don't really want to dampen everyone's fun and you don't really want to get into why you have your eating limits...Anyhow, I find that I still don't handle those situations very well.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 11, 2016, 09:59:31 PM
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I can definitely relate to this.  It's been a good 3 years since I've had a baked potato or In-n-out's vanilla shake or Disneyland's Dole Pineapple Whip, just to name a few "bad" carb or high sugar foods I've had to give up.   

I wonder if any of you have the difficulties I have had at social gatherings where huge amounts of food are being served?   On one hand, you have your personal limits on how much to eat, what to eat, on the other hand, there can be a tendency for people to tell you "oh what's the harm in just one piece?"   You don't really want to dampen everyone's fun and you don't really want to get into why you have your eating limits...Anyhow, I find that I still don't handle those situations very well.   

I really miss chocolate shakes...  :(

Yes, peer pressure is a problem.  I usually use the "I ate a late lunch", "red meat really doesn't sit well with me", etc. type excuse.  No need to go into detail, make it light and funny.  But having too much available can for sure be a problem! 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 12, 2016, 06:19:38 AM
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I wonder if any of you have the difficulties I have had at social gatherings where huge amounts of food are being served?   On one hand, you have your personal limits on how much to eat, what to eat, on the other hand, there can be a tendency for people to tell you "oh what's the harm in just one piece?"   You don't really want to dampen everyone's fun and you don't really want to get into why you have your eating limits...Anyhow, I find that I still don't handle those situations very well.

I have this every so often, although in my case it's because I do intermittent fasting, so usually I only eat once a day. If it's not my eating time, I will have to refuse any food, and sometimes I get strange looks. If I know the person well, I'll explain, but if I don't, I'll say that I already ate, or that I'm not hungry, etc. Unless the event is a sit down meal, that works just fine. Another thing you can do is to have a drink in your hands. It makes your hands looks busy and 'explains' why you don't have a plate of food in them.
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Post by: TardisMom on May 12, 2016, 09:15:36 AM
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Another thing you can do is to have a drink in your hands. It makes your hands looks busy and 'explains' why you don't have a plate of food in them.

Yes, I often keep a drink in my hand to keep people from bugging me to drink.  I'm a lightweight.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 12, 2016, 07:02:38 PM
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Yes, I often keep a drink in my hand to keep people from bugging me to drink.  I'm a lightweight.

The 'drink' doesn't have to be alcoholic. It can be water or coffee or diet soda.
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Post by: TardisMom on May 12, 2016, 07:05:40 PM
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The 'drink' doesn't have to be alcoholic. It can be water or free or diet soda.

Very true.  But depending on the crowd it can be helpful if the water/soda/whatever is in a wine glass or beer bottle ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on May 12, 2016, 08:33:51 PM
That drink in the hand tactic is brilliant!   I will definitely do that especially since I cannot drink very much as alcohol will interfere with one of my medications and drive my blood sugar levels to very low numbers in which case I'll act and feel so out of it, it'll seem as if I've downed 10 drinks.   



Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on May 13, 2016, 09:22:12 AM
You guys are making me feel like I'm a rude person.  When they go into peer pressure mode I tell them I have goals and they are important to me.  They usually get really quiet at that point, if they don't I point out how their lack of respect for my goals is insult (no one takes it past that point).  I must admit though I really get irritated with people who can't take no for an answer.  Especially when I have said it 3 times.

For the most part though people around me tend to respect my personal goals and a lot offer suggestions.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on May 13, 2016, 10:55:00 AM
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You guys are making me feel like I'm a rude person.  When they go into peer pressure mode I tell them I have goals and they are important to me.  They usually get really quiet at that point, if they don't I point out how their lack of respect for my goals is insult (no one takes it past that point).  I must admit though I really get irritated with people who can't take no for an answer.  Especially when I have said it 3 times.

For the most part though people around me tend to respect my personal goals and a lot offer suggestions.

I don't suffer the food/drink pushers.

I regularly have to make weight for jiu jitsu competitions, and about 3 weeks prior my diet and calorie intake gets super strict; I say "No, I'm good" and smile the first time. I say "No, I am good" without smiling the second time. The third time I ask them point blank "Why are you trying to f* up my training regimen?" That usually does it.
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Post by: dcuodust on May 13, 2016, 11:01:40 AM
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Finally got around to trying this earlier this week and was great, thanks to [member=3906]dcuodust[/member] !

Seems the key thing about eating vegan more often is to remember to check your teeth. Had an hour long meeting with a new boss today, realized afterwards I had 2 big black bean chunks in my teeth the whole time  :-[
Glad you enjoyed :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 13, 2016, 01:21:33 PM
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You guys are making me feel like I'm a rude person.  When they go into peer pressure mode I tell them I have goals and they are important to me.  They usually get really quiet at that point, if they don't I point out how their lack of respect for my goals is insult (no one takes it past that point).  I must admit though I really get irritated with people who can't take no for an answer.  Especially when I have said it 3 times.

For the most part though people around me tend to respect my personal goals and a lot offer suggestions.

You're NOT rude.  I'm going to give the "pressurer" credit and say they're not rude either, just overzealous.  And you don't owe anyone an explanation.  Also, people irritate me a lot less since my doctor started me on Prozac for my fibromyalgia...  ;D
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Post by: NCDS on May 13, 2016, 01:35:53 PM
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You're NOT rude. 

Phew :)

Now off to the gym, got weighed at the doctors yesterday and it wasn't as good as I hoped.  My scale is so much nicer to me.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on May 13, 2016, 02:09:10 PM
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Now off to the gym, got weighed at the doctors yesterday and it wasn't as good as I hoped.  My scale is so much nicer to me.

Mine too! Those ones at the doctors' offices with the metal weights going across the bar are hard mistresses...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2016, 02:44:03 PM
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I don't suffer the food/drink pushers.

I regularly have to make weight for jiu jitsu competitions, and about 3 weeks prior my diet and calorie intake gets super strict; I say "No, I'm good" and smile the first time. I say "No, I am good" without smiling the second time. The third time I ask them point blank "Why are you trying to f**k up my training regimen?" That usually does it.

an additional third statment is 'i've lost XXX lbs, why are you trying to f* that up?"
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Iris on May 13, 2016, 02:52:17 PM
I have been looking into getting a new pair of running shoes. I'm so out of shape (mostly contributed by a slew of on and off health issues the past few years) and really need to start working out again. I've read you can use the Zombie Run app with an elliptical machine, which we have one in the house. So I'm thinking I may start with that in the next week or so in attempt to get some stamina back before the con.

I was put on a medication about a year and a half ago that caused me to start gaining weight fairly rapidly (something that I will say isn't super normal. I've always tended to be fairly consistent in terms of weight.) I was still in undergrad and I tend to only wear high-waisted skirts with tights etc. most days, so I didn't really notice the weight gain until shirts started not to fit properly at which point I discovered I'd shot up about 15 lbs. Mentioned it to my mum that I was gaining some weight (she's an NP) and when she asked how much she immediately became a bit concerned and put the dots together that it had started right around when I went on the new med. I've always been thin but that much weight gain (roughly 20lb at the end) in just 2-3 months wreaked havoc @.@ Needless to say, I was taken off quite quickly and while a chunk of the weight came back off immediately, the rest has lingered.

My sister also wants me to potentially do a 5k with her in November. Honestly with the con so close, I should have started much earlier but this winter and spring have not been particularly kind to me (I get ill fairly easily.)
Title: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on May 13, 2016, 02:59:28 PM
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I was put on a medication about a year and a half ago that caused me to start gaining weight fairly rapidly (something that I will say isn't super normal. I've always tended to be fairly consistent in terms of weight.) I was still in undergrad and I tend to only wear high-waisted skirts with tights etc. most days, so I didn't really notice the weight gain until shirts started not to fit properly at which point I discovered I'd shot up about 15 lbs. Mentioned it to my mum that I was gaining some weight (she's an NP) and when she asked how much she immediately became a bit concerned and put the dots together that it had started right around when I went on the new med. I've always been thin but that much weight gain (roughly 20lb at the end) in just 2-3 months wreaked havoc @.@ Needless to say, I was taken off quite quickly and while a chunk of the weight came back off immediately, the rest has lingered.

I had something VERY similar happen to me in undergrad, except the weight gain was over the course of about a year to a year and a half. I went from about 95 lbs at 20 years old (which had been pretty standard for me my whole life) to 145 lbs at 21-22. I was also starting to form a sleeping disorder - all from the medication! It took us SO long to figure it out and, once we did, I changed medications immediately and dropped like 20 lbs really quickly. I was able to get down a few more from a better diet and exercise regimen, but I'm still working on the rest (and, for reference, I'll be 25 in a few weeks)  :(

I'm glad you discovered the issue so much more quickly than I did, though! Once you find the best diet/exercise routine for your body, you should be able to get the extra weight off with consistency
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Iris on May 13, 2016, 03:31:18 PM
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I had something VERY similar happen to me in undergrad, except the weight gain was over the course of about a year to a year and a half. I went from about 95 lbs at 20 years old (which had been pretty standard for me my whole life) to 145 lbs at 21-22. I was also starting to form a sleeping disorder - all from the medication! It took us SO long to figure it out and, once we did, I changed medications immediately and dropped like 20 lbs really quickly. I was able to get down a few more from a better diet and exercise regimen, but I'm still working on the rest (and, for reference, I'll be 25 in a few weeks)  :(

I'm glad you discovered the issue so much more quickly than I did, though! Once you find the best diet/exercise routine for your body, you should be able to get the extra weight off with consistency

Ironically, the medication I was on was to aid me with my sleep. I've had chronic and severe insomnia about as long as I remember and I don't do well on sleeping pills and it's not recommended I take them anymore. So we were looking into options like mild antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds to help instead. Quite honestly, I probably had some of the best and most consistent sleep while I was on it and if it had only been 5-10lb I would have just dealt with it. However, there was no sign of the weight-gain slowing down/stabilizing. I wasn't eating anymore than usual either and was eating quite healthy at the time too.

The reason I brought it up with my mum was I needed to go out and buy a couple new pairs of jeans before I went out of state on a quick trip to see family and she was going to return a pair for me since I was flying out the next day and couldn't do it myself easily. My mum immediately went in medical mode like "How much have you gained? Do you have a rough idea when it started? You do realize that September was right when you started on a new medicine right? Let me go pull up my drug handbook app and see if weight gain is a common side-effect. I'm not familiar with this one myself."

I'm hoping this helps kick me a bit into a healthier routine (and maybe not ordering food out constantly while at work >.>)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on May 16, 2016, 12:14:05 PM
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Ironically, the medication I was on was to aid me with my sleep. I've had chronic and severe insomnia about as long as I remember and I don't do well on sleeping pills and it's not recommended I take them anymore. So we were looking into options like mild antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds to help instead. Quite honestly, I probably had some of the best and most consistent sleep while I was on it and if it had only been 5-10lb I would have just dealt with it. However, there was no sign of the weight-loss slowing down/stabilizing. I wasn't eating anymore than usual either and was eating quite healthy at the time too.

The reason I brought it up with my mum was I needed to go out and buy a couple new pairs of jeans before I went out of state on a quick trip to see family and she was going to return a pair for me since I was flying out the next day and couldn't do it myself easily. My mum immediately went in medical mode like "How much have you gained? Do you have a rough idea when it started? You do realize that September was right when you started on a new medicine right? Let me go pull up my drug handbook app and see if weight gain is a common side-effect. I'm not familiar with this one myself."

I'm hoping this helps kick me a bit into a healthier routine (and maybe not ordering food out constantly while at work >.>)

It's actually surprising how drastically anti-depressants and/or anti-anxiety medication can alter your sleep schedule! Before I was on this particular medication, I could sleep for 5-7 hours per night and function well from day to day. And after I started the medication, I was sleeping from 12-14 hours per day and I was STILL exhausted...which probably explains a portion of the weight gain. I ended up having to take a leave of absence from school because I was missing SO many classes, too - it was terrible. Though school was actually part of the reason why I didn't notice how quickly I was putting on weight - I had JUST transferred to a new school out of state when I first began the medication, and it was my first time living away from home. So naturally, I wasn't eating as well as I could have been. And the building I was living in literally only had mirrors where you could see from the chest up. I didn't start to realize how much I was gaining until I started attempting to buy new clothes, and my old size wouldn't fit. It was quite frustrating!

But on a positive note, I definitely think that the experience has helped me to try to become more healthy! Even if I'm not in "diet" mode, I still try to squeeze in at least a few exercise days per week, and I always try to balance what I eat each day (i.e. if I have carbs for breakfast, I'll have salad for lunch, etc). It's certainly an eye-opening experience that, while frustrating to go through, can be turned into something that you can use to your benefit!  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on May 19, 2016, 01:25:08 PM
I hope everyone has been working on their running skills because [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] is officially licensed to run you down!

Congrats on passing your long overdue driving test.

To celebrate I'm off to the gym to get fit :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 19, 2016, 03:47:41 PM
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I hope everyone has been working on their running skills because [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] is officially licensed to run you down!

More importantly, in the zombie apocalypse she is most likely to survive, because she can outrun all of us!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on May 19, 2016, 06:05:34 PM
I just posted my thoughts on How To Get Convention Fit (http://www.thejerd.com/how-to-get-convention-fit/4956/ (http://www.thejerd.com/how-to-get-convention-fit/4956/)) over on my site.

Take a look! #SDDCfit
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 19, 2016, 07:04:34 PM
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I just posted my thoughts on How To Get Convention Fit (http://www.thejerd.com/how-to-get-convention-fit/4956/ (http://www.thejerd.com/how-to-get-convention-fit/4956/)) over on my site.

Take a look! #SDDCfit

From your post:  80% of getting in shape is shoveling clean and healthy food into your cake-hole on a regular basis!

Yep, this is the goal.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on May 19, 2016, 07:24:25 PM
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I got a Fitbit!  Anyone want to be my friend?  And if so, please tell me how we do that ;)
Looking at the Fitbit dashboard, you can send an email from the dashboard to invite friends. PM me and I will get you my email address. [member=283]Devorah[/member] and I are friends on Fitbit (and she stomps my backside every week! I need to step up-literally!)

edit: Wow! I am behind on this thread-welcome to May, Angela!  :-[ Here is my fitbit public profile: https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z
Would love more friends on Fitbit.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 19, 2016, 09:49:20 PM
[member=364]Angology[/member] , sent you Fitbit friend request :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 20, 2016, 06:50:10 AM
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I just posted my thoughts on How To Get Convention Fit (http://www.thejerd.com/how-to-get-convention-fit/4956/ (http://www.thejerd.com/how-to-get-convention-fit/4956/)) over on my site.

Take a look! #SDDCfit

We need to add #NYCCFIT and #CONFIT to that hashtag ;) [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member]
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: The Mighty Jerd on May 20, 2016, 07:02:28 AM
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We need to add #NYCCFIT and #CONFIT to that hashtag ;) [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member]

Too many hashtags! Stupid 140 character limits... *grumble*
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on May 20, 2016, 08:55:12 AM
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I hope everyone has been working on their running skills because [member=3884]mlgagne[/member] is officially licensed to run you down!

Congrats on passing your long overdue driving test.

To celebrate I'm off to the gym to get fit :)

Thank you! Now, I'm hoping to use my brand new legal driving skills for good by (hopefully) taking myself to the gym this weekend  8)

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More importantly, in the zombie apocalypse she is most likely to survive, because she can outrun all of us!

Oh my, I hadn't even thought of that! Maybe I can learn to drive a van now so I have room for everyone and we can all get away from the zombies  ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Jim Watari on May 20, 2016, 10:13:14 AM
My Fitbit profile  https://www.fitbit.com/user/336YNG
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Devorah on May 20, 2016, 10:52:50 AM
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Oh my, I hadn't even thought of that! Maybe I can learn to drive a van now so I have room for everyone and we can all get away from the zombies  ;)

I don't think driving away from the zombies is really in the spirit of this thread. :)

Rule #1: Cardio!!

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-eHDIUkX6KFs%2FU0lxHrM8-bI%2FAAAAAAAAIYk%2FdwhoVtnfC10%2Fs1600%2Fbatman.gif&hash=6b84a7ffe5be13fc4a3dff04203bcdddb30a1140)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: sisustylegirl on May 23, 2016, 02:29:34 PM
OK, I thought I was serious 2 months ago but I am officially kicking ass and taking names now.  I have even bothered to put the fitbit back on and add MyFitnessPal to my phone. Logging food, water and exercise in is a pain in the butt but I need to force myself to be accountable.

I also gave up drinking except for 4 specific occassions between now and SDCC.  Mama needs to tone up!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 23, 2016, 05:19:01 PM
58 days to go! 

hhepokoski, I'm not good about logging food and water on the Fitbit, I just track activity.  I agree, it's a pain! 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Violet on May 27, 2016, 03:04:51 PM
I don't know if anyone will have the energy for this, but there's a 5K/10K on Sunday, July 24, which begins at Qualcomm Stadium and ends back in the stadium on the 50 yard line, so that's pretty cool.

The 10K starts at 7:05am and the 5K starts at 7:30am.

The 5K is $40 if purchased by May 31, then goes up to $50, then $60 the week of.
The 10K is $55 if purchased by May 31, then goes up to $65, then $75 the week of.

Use promo code RACEGRADER for 15% off.

More info: http://www.chargers.com/bolt-to-the-q
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on May 27, 2016, 07:32:25 PM
So in 10 workout sessions in May, I've climbed a total of 594 floors!   I won't know the result of my result hemoglobin test until next week but I'm hoping that I at least dropped my percentage by .1 but even if not, I'll keep at it and go for at least 594 floors in June.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Miss Kitty on May 27, 2016, 07:47:07 PM
Work started a challenge May 1st and the top prize for the most weight lost is $1600 for both men and women. Good, men lose weight easier. So I started Isagenix and I've lost 10 pounds so far. The challenge ends June 30th. I need to kick in the workouts. I've been horrible, BUT....at least once a week I get a workout at work during lunch with a pro trainer for free that the company has on staff! I really want to win this battle! $1600!! Can you imagine the fun I could have at SDCC?!!! Well, when I wasn't working at Graphitti. ;) 

I'm making the biggest excuses for not walking or working out...biggest....I can't hear my music/audiobook/podcast. So my son got me better earphones. Now I'm making excuses I can't find any good free books on audio or podcasts that I can find. I'm pathetic~~~

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on May 27, 2016, 08:12:21 PM
i find doing a little bit everyday-unless it's a really hard day at work- i have tried to allow myself only 2 days off per week.

if i had to block out an hr & drive to the gym- it'd never happen- consistency is the key- so pick a time that works for you, like in the morning & try putting yourself on a schedule

just ideas
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 28, 2016, 07:28:28 AM
Miss Kitty, 10 pounds is awesome! Just think of that $1,600 every time you make excuses!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: sisustylegirl on May 28, 2016, 08:48:55 AM
So far it has been a week of strong habits.  Made it to the gym 5 days this week (took yesterday as a rest day because my quads were killing me still from leg day 3 days earlier).  Even got it in this morning at 6:30 am!

We can do this!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on June 01, 2016, 08:57:29 PM
Good: I climbed 71 floors in roughly 33 minutes

Bad: my blood sugars skyrocketed to 155 afterwards

Disastrous: my results from the quarterly hemoglobin test.  Since last August when I had a super awesome score at that test (the magic of SDCC at work!), it has increased slightly every quarter which is extremely disappointing and frustrating considering how much I work at this.   

I will need to be even more selective of what I eat then.  A word of advice if anyone of you do food journaling - don't allow yourself to forget to record your meals.  I forgot way too often these past few months which led to not so great dining choices for me.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 05, 2016, 07:08:52 AM
this post will risk tl;dr

long time readers of this thread have gotten my updates over the months of the struggles & hurdles i've encountered.  my most recent issue has been a weight loss platu. I've been between 3 lbs for the past 5 month- no effective loss or gain.  Coincidentally at that time i also shifted my diet to effectively not eating during the day.  My rational was, why eat if i wasn't hungry?  and i'm not hungry until 1-2 pm in the afternoon, it didn't make any sense to me. so i stopped eating breakfast & only ate a light lunch- i'd eat at night.
you see where this is going right? LOL

but I wasn't loosing weight-  I'm reading up on metabolic rate & adjusting my work outs to include sprints in my walks etc but the scale still isn't budging....in frustration i get on chat with Weight Watchers, who tactfully suggests i eat the bulk of my calories during the day and not at night.  i reluctantly give it a try-- forcing myself to eat early & a big (for me) lunch. 

As much as i hate to admit this; Everyone who told me to **not** do this, to not stop eating during the day, was right. My weight is starting to trending down after 4 days on the readjustment of my diet.  i feel the need to do a ma-culpa & thank everyone who tried to set me straight when i first came up with the 'not so bright idea' to begin with.


A side note; for everyone who is just starting to get moving- when i first started walking i was barely able to do a mile in 30 mins.  After 6 months i am consistently at 1.6 miles in 30 min's.  ---It is really nice not getting winded walking around doing normal stuff. --
 
I am not nor will i ever be again a 'fitness person'.  I put my 30 min's in & that's the end of it BUT a consistent 30min/day is enough to make a real change- there is time before con to see/feel the effect.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on June 05, 2016, 09:12:44 AM
In reply to the previous two posts from brand4d2 and alyssa:

When I do food journaling along with spacing my calories throughout the day is when I manage to lose lbs. 

If I'm not logging my food I eat too much.  Those small handfuls of healthy almonds really add up when I'm not accountable for them.  Add in sticking to 200-250 calorie meals (if you can call that a meal!) every 3 hours, with the first one right when I get up, and that's when I can lose.  I'm not a big person so I'm never looking to lose more than 10 lbs, so I can't relate to many of the challenges others have, but aging has made it really tough to go down instead of up. 

So anyway, to everyone posting and working to be healthy, GOOD JOB and KEEP IT UP :)

(I got up at 5 am today and did a 4 mile hike, even the part with the sign warning "Strenuous from this point on" :). It is going to be 115 degrees here today, and I'm NOT a morning person, so this is notable.)

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 05, 2016, 12:04:17 PM
thanks for the encouagement TM, i second the need for Jouraling- I find the WW to be a good way of dealing with jouranling/tracking. 
the problem i had was taking the day as a whole instead of breaking it down in to segments with energy consumed during that specific segment.-- yeah, just me trying to game the system

Oh, nuts- they're diet busting- i love them but can not allow myself to eat any of them- or i'll eat the whole thing ;)

Congrats on waking up early to do the early walk- i'd never do that- LOL- i can hardly get on teh tread mill once a day- plus with the heat- It's been mid 70's here
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 05, 2016, 07:21:54 PM
Alyssa, you've got to do what works for you, and if you're stuck on a plateau, it makes sense to change things up and see what works for you. I'm glad you found something that works for you!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on June 05, 2016, 09:35:22 PM
Yes, those almonds do add up in a really sneaky way ;) 

Unfortunately, skipping meals doesn't really work for losing weight or in my case lowering blood sugars.   Not being a medical professional, the best one to put it is that I guess your body always tries to stay at an equilibrium state so if you don't eat, it responds by breaking down food extremely slowly (I think????   Once again, not a medical professional).   

I've tried eating zero carbs for meals and taking glucose readings afterwards, I never got the low readings that i was expecting. 

As for today's workout the good was that I climbed 65 floors.   The bad is that on climb #65, I stumbled on tripped on the stairs and scraped my knees.   I realized I was feeling a bit woozy too and since no one else was around, I thought it better to stop in case I might be suffering hypoglycemia.   

Also, I'm glad I'm reading this thread because just now I realized that I forgot to log in what I ate for lunch and dinner. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: sisustylegirl on June 06, 2016, 08:35:08 AM
Had a slightly off weekend, food wise, and now get to spend the next 2 days cleansing.  Yuck!  On top of that, I tweaked my hammie on Saturday at the gym and have to take it easy on the workouts the next few days. 

This is making me very grumpy!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 06, 2016, 09:29:31 AM
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Yes, those almonds do add up in a really sneaky way ;) 

Unfortunately, skipping meals doesn't really work for losing weight or in my case lowering blood sugars.   Not being a medical professional, the best one to put it is that I guess your body always tries to stay at an equilibrium state so if you don't eat, it responds by breaking down food extremely slowly (I think????   Once again, not a medical professional).   
<snip>
Also, I'm glad I'm reading this thread because just now I realized that I forgot to log in what I ate for lunch and dinner. 

that's the way i've been describing the change in how i eat breakfast & lunch to my irl people.  My mom is visiting & trying to loose weight also so i have to really really know my stuff to convince her- since she never eats breakfast & lunch.

absolutely, this and the #SDCCfit, #NYCCfit & #CONfit twitter tags help us all remember to do the do & walk the walk.... ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on June 06, 2016, 10:20:29 AM
Vacation was not helpful and coming back from Vegas has been a full week recovery process.   I went to the gym but they were not my best workouts.  So as of today I am back into the mix, I don't care how much it sucks I will be doing sprints and I'll be back to tweeting workouts and giving challenges to hold myself accountable.


Current Status: Afraid to step on the scale.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on June 06, 2016, 10:53:19 AM
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Current Status: Afraid to step on the scale.

^This is my exact status regarding fitness.

I've been having a rough time keeping track of things lately, so my fitness goals have been all over the place. Not to mention the fact that my family has 3 birthdays right in a row (me, my sister, and then my dad, all ranging from late May to early June), and things tend to get a bit difficult regarding diet.

However, since I had done SO well with my macros back in March/April, I'm planning on starting them up again next week (my dad's birthday is Thursday, so starting next week will remove the anxiety from having to work around that). Basically, it will coincide with being about a month before I leave for SDCC, so I'm going to try to keep it up until then with 5-6 days per week of exercise and daily macro tracking and logging. I lost 3 lbs during the month that I was actively doing this, so hopefully getting back into the rhythm of that will get me on track for the con!

My dad also just got a new FitBit for his birthday, so I am going to get one of his old ones - woo! Hopefully, that will help me keep better track of things  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on June 07, 2016, 02:58:01 PM
I am so happy to report that I made it to the Gym today after all that vacation and trouble getting back into things.  I really pushed myself.  10 min warm up sprints, 10 mins variant inclines,  10 mins intense sprints, and the 17 mins of random sprints.   Would have been 20 but our file got approved and I had to rush back to work.

Feels good to get back into things, now to get my diet on track.  This is the hard part for me.  4 weeks to fridge space and then I'm going to take [member=842]TardisMom[/member] advice.  Email is starred!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on June 07, 2016, 04:00:25 PM
Yay [member=2339]NCDS[/member] !!  Sending positive energy (and willpower) your way!

[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] we need to be Fitbit friends!  I'm always at the bottom of the list of Most Steps Tracked, so I'll make you feel good ;).  [member=283]Devorah[/member] and [member=364]Angology[/member] kick my butt!

[member=3011]hhepokoski[/member] good luck with the cleanse! 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on June 08, 2016, 06:36:13 AM
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[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] we need to be Fitbit friends!  I'm always at the bottom of the list of Most Steps Tracked, so I'll make you feel good ;).  [member=283]Devorah[/member] and [member=364]Angology[/member] kick my butt!
I have only been upping my game because of [member=283]Devorah[/member]! Here is my fitbit profile if anyone wants to be fitbit friends. I can use all the motivation I can get.
https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on June 08, 2016, 09:24:45 AM
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[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] we need to be Fitbit friends!  I'm always at the bottom of the list of Most Steps Tracked, so I'll make you feel good ;).  [member=283]Devorah[/member] and [member=364]Angology[/member] kick my butt!

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I have only been upping my game because of [member=283]Devorah[/member]! Here is my fitbit profile if anyone wants to be fitbit friends. I can use all the motivation I can get.
https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z

OMG, this excites me because it will keep me motivated, too! I will post my profile here once we get mine set up. Sometimes, fitness is a team effort  ;D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on June 08, 2016, 09:28:20 AM
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I have only been upping my game because of [member=283]Devorah[/member]! Here is my fitbit profile if anyone wants to be fitbit friends. I can use all the motivation I can get.
https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z

And we are friends.  I have to manually enter my steps because I use the Microsoft band.  I'll have to keep up on it so I don't get left behind!

Now accepting slow friends I'm last on the board with [member=283]Devorah[/member] and [member=364]Angology[/member]  :)

Update: just read that manual step entries don't count.  I'll always be last.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 08, 2016, 09:32:07 AM
sorry for this question as I know I could google it myself- does anyone know if I could join the group? I use a jawbone
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on June 08, 2016, 09:33:54 AM
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sorry for this question as I know I could google it myself- does anyone know if I could join the group? I use a jawbone

Just actually read up on this manual entries don't count so unless your jawbone syncs steps with the fit bit app you are out.  My Microsoft band doesn't sync so my steps don't count :(
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on June 08, 2016, 09:40:51 AM
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Just actually read up on this manual entries don't count so unless your jawbone syncs steps with the fit bit app you are out.  My Microsoft band doesn't sync so my steps don't count :(
Let me look into what we can do-we shouldn't let different devices hold us back!

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Post by: brand4d2 on June 08, 2016, 10:44:17 AM
I'll be joining our group as well!  Although I don't own a fitbit, I just got their app for iphone.   In fact, Alyssa, that's perhaps a way you could join in?   The fitbit app did populate itself with data from my apple health so I imagine it might do the same with Jawbone? 





 Here's my profile link   https://www.fitbit.com/user/4PH7ZY (https://www.fitbit.com/user/4PH7ZY)
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Post by: TardisMom on June 08, 2016, 12:07:30 PM
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Post by: Devorah on June 08, 2016, 12:26:53 PM
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The fitbit app did populate itself with data from my apple health so I imagine it might do the same with Jawbone? 

You can sync your steps into Fitbit that way, but the steps won't count towards challenges, same as with manual entry. The only way for them to count is if they are recorded by fitbit.

You can use Mobile Track but it wouldn't utilize the Jawbone, it would be your phone recording your movements.
https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1875 (https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1875)
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Post by: sisustylegirl on June 08, 2016, 01:45:52 PM
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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 08, 2016, 06:25:25 PM
itsssok folks- thanks for trying

i'm consistent with my 30min  per day on teh treadmill & honestly not looking to push myself-  I'm going farther & getting faster at my own pace plus the weight is coming off again at my slow one or 2 lb's per week.
it's how i did the first 50- the next 30 will be in the same way.
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 08, 2016, 08:50:45 PM
It hasn't even been a day that I've been on fitbit but I can already tell it'll pay dividends!   I'm glad to be able to add Tardis Mom, Devorah and Angology.   I saw that I'm only averaging 1K less steps than Devorah and Angology so I decided to push for 10K today and even got in the remaining 3,500 after dinner. 

Looking over what I did last year at this time, I had a lot more 10K step days so I intend to keep at it.   If that means walking to buy groceries then so be it.  Also looked at my step graph for the week of SDCC and it was a thing of beauty!   I definitely will take the shuttle as least as possible, maybe only if I have a huge purchase or amount of swag to carry back to the hotel.   
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Post by: Angology on June 09, 2016, 10:55:09 AM
Woohoo! I did 20K steps yesterday! The challenges can be really motivating. That's Con level stepping. And-I am not as exhausted as I thought I would be.

I did find a neat app today called FitRPG. It claims to gamify your Fitbit experience. You can fight friends, go on quests, etc. using the steps, distance and sleep tracked. I will be trying it out in the next few weeks. It only syncs with Fitbit now, but they have plans to include other trackers in the future. They have a kickstarter too. I may check that out if I like where they are going with the app.
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Post by: Devorah on June 09, 2016, 11:02:02 AM
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Woohoo! I did 20K steps yesterday! The challenges can be really motivating. That's Con level stepping. And-I am not as exhausted as I thought I would be.

I did find a neat app today called FitRPG. It claims to gamify your Fitbit experience. You can fight friends, go on quests, etc. using the steps, distance and sleep tracked. I will be trying it out in the next few weeks. It only syncs with Fitbit now, but they have plans to include other trackers in the future. They have a kickstarter too. I may check that out if I like where they are going with the app.

You kicked my butt!
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Post by: NCDS on June 09, 2016, 11:46:30 AM
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Woohoo! I did 20K steps yesterday! The challenges can be really motivating. That's Con level stepping. And-I am not as exhausted as I thought I would be.

I did find a neat app today called FitRPG. It claims to gamify your Fitbit experience. You can fight friends, go on quests, etc. using the steps, distance and sleep tracked. I will be trying it out in the next few weeks. It only syncs with Fitbit now, but they have plans to include other trackers in the future. They have a kickstarter too. I may check that out if I like where they are going with the app.

Can I ask how you get that many steps I get around 10K a day sometimes 13K and that is with 40 mins kicking my but on the treadmill.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on June 09, 2016, 12:42:46 PM
[member=364]Angology[/member], thanks for the tip about the fitRPG.  While the app doesn't seem to actually load or work, I looked into and downloaded 3 similar apps - Wokamon, Fit Hero and Walkr.  I'll report back on which one I like best.

Out of curiosity, I looked over my step counts for last year's SDCC and they ranged from 16K to 20K per day with Sunday being the 20K day.  Your mileage will vary, quite literally, and I was actually expecting a higher range but I suppose if you're in line for Hall H or B20 or whatever else, you're not walking very much for a huge time frame. 

[member=2339]NCDS[/member], I can get 20K steps by walking instead of driving to my local Target and Ralphs.  Target is a 5 minute drive/15 min walk west and Ralphs is a 10 minute walk north from where I live.  It does take some time though especially since I tend to drop every off at home before proceeding to the other store.  So maybe look at places that you frequent regularly and walk there instead of driving?  Obviously, it's not doable daily but even once or twice a week should help tremendously. 

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Post by: Devorah on June 09, 2016, 12:59:38 PM
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Can I ask how you get that many steps I get around 10K a day sometimes 13K and that is with 40 mins kicking my but on the treadmill.

Walk all day, don't sit unless you have to. I walk around my living room while I watch TV at night.
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Post by: TardisMom on June 09, 2016, 01:12:20 PM
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Walk all day, don't sit unless you have to. I walk around my living room while I watch TV at night.

But then how do you multi-task and play Candy Crush and stuff??? ;)
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Post by: TardisMom on June 09, 2016, 01:19:51 PM
Just so all my Fitbit friends don't think I just sit around all day...

Each week I go to Pilates twice (no Fitbit steps to speak of), do 3 or 4 hour long Muscle classes, and do 2 hour long Piyo classes (a really good workout!).  My husband and I hike in the Arizona heat on Sundays and I do shorter walks other days.  This morning a did a 75 minute walk (4.6 miles) and got about 7000 steps.
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Post by: NCDS on June 09, 2016, 01:34:27 PM
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Just so all my Fitbit friends don't think I just sit around all day...

Each week I go to Pilates twice (no Fitbit steps to speak of), do 3 or 4 hour long Muscle classes, and do 2 hour long Piyo classes (a really good workout!).  My husband and I hike in the Arizona heat on Sundays and I do shorter walks other days.  This morning a did a 75 minute walk (4.6 miles) and got about 7000 steps.
This is why I love my Microsoft band I can track all my strength workouts.

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Post by: alyssa on June 09, 2016, 01:37:04 PM
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This is why I love my Microsoft band I can track all my strength workouts.
likewise with me & my jawbone- the additional feature of sleep tracking is wonderful
speaking of ...I must go put in my time
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 09, 2016, 03:23:58 PM
Since joining this thread, you all have given me great ideas, tips and insights and I just had one more.   Since I spend way too much time playing this Marvel mobile game, I might as well start walking around the house, going up the stairs, down the stairs while playing instead of just sitting or lying down.   That would also cut down on this bad habit of quickly reaching for snacks in between game stages.   Futhermore I can control that snacking by not eating right out of the bag or box but by pouring out a small amount into a small plastic container and that'll be the set limit. 

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Just so all my Fitbit friends don't think I just sit around all day...

Each week I go to Pilates twice (no Fitbit steps to speak of), do 3 or 4 hour long Muscle classes, and do 2 hour long Piyo classes (a really good workout!).  My husband and I hike in the Arizona heat on Sundays and I do shorter walks other days.  This morning a did a 75 minute walk (4.6 miles) and got about 7000 steps.

No worries!  After all, there's no one path to fitness.   Also, Arizona heat - blarrrggghhhh!  At least for the places I've visited in AZ - Flagstaff, Sedona - they're at higher elevations than Los Angeles and SD so I don't know how long I'd last.     :-[ :'(
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Post by: TardisMom on June 09, 2016, 03:42:41 PM
Flagstaff is gorgeous and about 30 degrees cooler than we are here in Phoenix.  Half of Phoenix goes there in July and August, while the other half is in San Diego :)

I can and do track my classes/activities, and sometimes sleep, food, etc. on the Fitbit.  But only the steps reading shows up for Fitbit Friends, the rest just to me.  I don't mind being the slacker of the group.

Re: pouring out snacks to a container, Ikea's kids' plastic ware is the BEST, and perfectly sized for snacks and such.  And I love the bright colors!  My daughter also created art by sleepily putting a frozen waffle on an Ikea kids plate and putting it in the toaster oven.  The part with the waffle stayed as is, while the rest melted in long streams between the grates.  It was beauteous.
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 09, 2016, 03:56:48 PM
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Flagstaff is gorgeous and about 30 degrees cooler than we are here in Phoenix.  Half of Phoenix goes there in July and August, while the other half is in San Diego :)

I can and do track my classes/activities, and sometimes sleep, food, etc. on the Fitbit.  But only the steps reading shows up for Fitbit Friends, the rest just to me.  I don't mind being the slacker of the group.

Re: pouring out snacks to a container, Ikea's kids' plastic ware is the BEST, and perfectly sized for snacks and such.  And I love the bright colors!  My daughter also created art by sleepily putting a frozen waffle on an Ikea kids plate and putting it in the toaster oven.  The part with the waffle stayed as is, while the rest melted in long streams between the grates.  It was beauteous.

My friends lived in Glendale and have since moved to another place near Phoenix but they would often post photos of dead scorpions that their pets would drag in and the sight of that alone would make me not want to walk outside so much. 
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Post by: Angology on June 09, 2016, 04:50:39 PM
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[member=364]Angology[/member], thanks for the tip about the fitRPG.  While the app doesn't seem to actually load or work, I looked into and downloaded 3 similar apps - Wokamon, Fit Hero and Walkr.  I'll report back on which one I like best.

Out of curiosity, I looked over my step counts for last year's SDCC and they ranged from 16K to 20K per day with Sunday being the 20K day.  Your mileage will vary, quite literally, and I was actually expecting a higher range but I suppose if you're in line for Hall H or B20 or whatever else, you're not walking very much for a huge time frame. 
Yes-I am seeing the same issue with FitRPG. I hope they get it worked out. It looks like fun. I will also check out the ones you mention

I looked up my stats from the last 2 years. We don't do much Hall H line waiting. You can tell which ones were panel days!

For SDCC 2014:

W   24401 (10.2 mi)
Th   14927 (6.25 mi)
Fr   20006 (8.4 mi)
Sa   28473 (11.9 mi)
Su   22550 (9.4 mi)

For 2015:
W: 21,742 (9.09 mi)
Th: 16,924 (7.08 mi)
F: 16,736 steps (7 mi)
Sa: 24,641 (10.3 mi)
Su: 23,111 (9.66 mi)

This is why it's so important to try to get ready. If you aren't used to all of that walking, it can really drain you (that was me, circa 2010, my first year!)

I have the Fitbit Alta, and it also tracks sleep. I have been really utilizing that lately. I can enter my strength training on fitbit.com. Do others track it automatically?
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 09, 2016, 11:40:21 PM
Wow, we really do analyze all facets of SDCC!   :D

I only have step stats from last year.   Fri and Sat were either panel or stand by for Conan days.   

W 18,994
Th 22,423
Fri 16,985
Sat 15,314
Sun 20,363

It's sure a lot of ground to cover and you don't often have the option of a decent night of sleep or any sleep, as may be the case, to recuperate after each day. 
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Post by: vegasndn on June 10, 2016, 12:07:48 AM
I started eating right and going to gym  a lot more and I have lost 60 lbs, I'm so ready for SDCC this year.


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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 10, 2016, 04:37:40 AM
Wow, 60 pounds? That's incredible!  :o. Congratulations to you and all of your hard work!
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Post by: vegasndn on June 10, 2016, 09:41:44 AM
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Wow, 60 pounds? That's incredible!  :o. Congratulations to you and all of your hard work!
Thank you and I'm no longer diabetic. Our company has weight loss goal prizes at 20pct loss you get a ninja blender, 40pct is a Fitbit, 60pct is a Fitbit scale and 80pct loss is wireless headphones. I've got first three and so close to the headphones. My wife has dropped over 40 lbs.


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Post by: Zero on June 10, 2016, 02:16:14 PM
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I started eating right and going to gym  a lot more and I have lost 60 lbs, I'm so ready for SDCC this year.

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Thank you and I'm no longer diabetic. Our company has weight loss goal prizes at 20pct loss you get a ninja blender, 40pct is a Fitbit, 60pct is a Fitbit scale and 80pct loss is wireless headphones. I've got first three and so close to the headphones. My wife has dropped over 40 lbs.

That's amazing!  Congratulations, [member=405]vegasndn[/member], on your hard work and efforts!  (Congratulations to your wife as well.)  Love hearing great success stories about becoming healthier and fit.
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Post by: vegasndn on June 10, 2016, 03:19:28 PM
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That's amazing!  Congratulations, [member=405]vegasndn[/member], on your hard work and efforts!  (Congratulations to your wife as well.)  Love hearing great success stories about becoming healthier and fit.
Thank you. Getting healthy for SDCC is a can do.


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Post by: Callie524 on June 12, 2016, 04:22:18 PM
I'm in full swing for SDCCFit I have been walking a mile or more everyday and trying to work out other parts of my body but not always sure I'm doing the exercise correctly. My biggest problem is eating. I'm small by genetics only weigh 100 to 101 pounds so the last thing I want to do is lose weight. When it comes to eating I just do not have the motivation to stop eating yummy foods and my favorite foods. Also I'm not always sure what's healthy and what's not and even where to begin! It's very overwhelming. So if anyone can give me some advice about eating healthy and where to begin that be awesome!
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 12, 2016, 07:50:56 PM
I got in 21K steps today and it's good enough to pass Devorah temporarily but not Angology.   Keep up the great work both of you!!!


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I'm in full swing for SDCCFit I have been walking a mile or more everyday and trying to work out other parts of my body but not always sure I'm doing the exercise correctly. My biggest problem is eating. I'm small by genetics only weigh 100 to 101 pounds so the last thing I want to do is lose weight. When it comes to eating I just do not have the motivation to stop eating yummy foods and my favorite foods. Also I'm not always sure what's healthy and what's not and even where to begin! It's very overwhelming. So if anyone can give me some advice about eating healthy and where to begin that be awesome!

Welcome to the site Callie!   Walking a mile or more is definitely a great start so definitely keep that up.   As for eating, it sounds like you have a tremendous advantage over many of us in that it's not necessarily health troubles that are driving you to eat healthier.   That's really awesome that you want to even though you don't really need to.   

Speaking from experience, cholesterol can be a problem even when you're thin so maybe one thing you can try is limiting how much red meat you consume?   You definitely don't need to severely cut down or eliminate it but whenever possible, try to choose chicken or fish over beef.   
Another area you can work on is with foods that have a lot of toppings or additives like baked potatoes, maybe don't go for the works and all the trimmings that go with it as those can be a sneaky source of excess calories, fat and cholesterol.   A few toppings is fine but you don't necessarily need with your baked potato sour cream and cheese and bacon and whatever else.   Hope some of this helps!   Any specific questions or concerns, feel free to ask away. 

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Post by: Callie524 on June 12, 2016, 10:43:31 PM
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I got in 21K steps today and it's good enough to pass Devorah temporarily but not Angology.   Keep up the great work both of you!!!


Welcome to the site Callie!   Walking a mile or more is definitely a great start so definitely keep that up.   As for eating, it sounds like you have a tremendous advantage over many of us in that it's not necessarily health troubles that are driving you to eat healthier.   That's really awesome that you want to even though you don't really need to.   

Speaking from experience, cholesterol can be a problem even when you're thin so maybe one thing you can try is limiting how much red meat you consume?   You definitely don't need to severely cut down or eliminate it but whenever possible, try to choose chicken or fish over beef.   
Another area you can work on is with foods that have a lot of toppings or additives like baked potatoes, maybe don't go for the works and all the trimmings that go with it as those can be a sneaky source of excess calories, fat and cholesterol.   A few toppings is fine but you don't necessarily need with your baked potato sour cream and cheese and bacon and whatever else.   Hope some of this helps!   Any specific questions or concerns, feel free to ask away.
Thanks for the advice! I will definitely cut back on the red meat to begin with. Also I will try to cut back on foods that have lots of toppings. I still feel like I get tired pretty easily when working out. Granted I have only been doing it for about 3 weeks and took a break during memorial weekend. How long does it usually take to build up stamina?
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Post by: alyssa on June 13, 2016, 04:29:01 AM
i don't know about stamina-

regarding food tho, in general, choose foods that are from the outside edge of the grocery store, the ones that are close to the 'ground' so to speak.  Fresh fruit & veg, low fat protein's from the meat/fish dept, dairy.  try & stay away from the center of the store with the more processed foods.

in general, half of my dinner plate is covered with veg, a qt with protein & a qt with starch (rice/potatos/bread/pasta).
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Post by: TardisMom on June 13, 2016, 08:26:18 AM
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Thanks for the advice! I will definitely cut back on the red meat to begin with. Also I will try to cut back on foods that have lots of toppings. I still feel like I get tired pretty easily when working out. Granted I have only been doing it for about 3 weeks and took a break during memorial weekend. How long does it usually take to build up stamina?

I've never been able to build up much stamina, I'm more of a "slow and steady"person ;).  But it sounds like you are off to a good start, still at it after 3 weeks!  For be with food, I avoid red meat, anything breaded, fried food, dressings, and as much sugar as I can.  I had some fried pickles while eating out and it was a huge treat.  I haven't had a breaded chicken item in 5 years.  Sometimes it sucks, but my high blood pressure and cholesterol are much improved.  And I'm a relatively small person, no one would guess I have those issues.  Keep up the efforts!!
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Post by: Callie524 on June 13, 2016, 09:53:17 AM
Thanks everyone! I think I'm more slow and steady as well so I will just keep with what I am doing. The food part is what's going to be hard for me but just like with the exercises I'm going to take that little by little as well.
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Post by: vegasndn on June 13, 2016, 10:29:04 AM
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Thanks everyone! I think I'm more slow and steady as well so I will just keep with what I am doing. The food part is what's going to be hard for me but just like with the exercises I'm going to take that little by little as well.
Sounds like your doing good. If you a gym member take personal training class and tell instructor what you're goals are and help with proper exercise techniques.


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Post by: Callie524 on June 13, 2016, 10:57:39 AM
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Sounds like your doing good. If you a gym member take personal training class and tell instructor what you're goals are and help with proper exercise techniques.


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I'm not part of a gym but I'm thinking about joining one. I need to look into how much a trainer would be.
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Post by: mlgagne on June 13, 2016, 11:02:55 AM
Back to my macro diet and exercise plan today! AND, my FitBit is now set up! Feel free to add me:
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Post by: sisustylegirl on June 13, 2016, 11:31:51 AM
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Back to my macro diet and exercise plan today! AND, my FitBit is now set up! Feel free to add me:
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Post by: NCDS on June 13, 2016, 12:19:32 PM
So I think I am going to go full on nerd and wear two step trackers.   I looked at the fancy Fitbits and they just don't do want I want them to do :(   

I want to do the challenges though, so starting tomorrow I'm going to wear both my old fit bit and my Microsoft band until SDCC.  If I put my fitbit on my ankle it will look like I'm on house arrest  >:D
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 13, 2016, 12:56:16 PM
Alyssa's plate arrangement is definitely the way to go!   It's how my diabetic educator and 2 doctors require me to eat though sometimes I go even lighter on the starches. 

Regarding stamina, I feel I should have a lot to say especially since I do 60-70 floors of stairs for workouts.   Not an expert on it though so let me try to collect my thoughts and experiences and I'll post later when I'm at a computer. 

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So I think I am going to go full on nerd and wear two step trackers.   I looked at the fancy Fitbits and they just don't do want I want them to do :(   

I want to do the challenges though, so starting tomorrow I'm going to wear both my old fit bit and my Microsoft band until SDCC.  If I put my fitbit on my ankle it will look like I'm on house arrest  >:D

You probably wouldn't even need the Fitbit (I don't actually own one).  Just get the apple or android Fitbit app and you'll be able to do the challenges as long as your phone has something that counts steps. 
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Post by: NCDS on June 13, 2016, 01:00:30 PM
I thought about the phone but I don't have it on me for sprints and the elliptical.  I have an old fitbit though so might as well use it.

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Post by: alyssa on June 13, 2016, 01:48:32 PM
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Alyssa's plate arrangement is definitely the way to go!   It's how my diabetic educator and 2 doctors require me to eat though sometimes I go even lighter on the starches.   

I try to eat 1/2 cup of white rice and 5 oz of lean protein - and all the fruits, Veg and salads i can eat.  at times i will add a 'dressing' to the veg. 

suffice to say stir-fry's are a mainstay --- i do use a 'fake chicken' on occasion in those stir-fry's- i find the tricky part is to cook the fake meat correctly.  It's very easy to mess up ToFu for example.
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Post by: Devorah on June 13, 2016, 02:14:27 PM
I created a #SDCCFit Fitbit group here: https://www.fitbit.com/group/22ZKPJ (https://www.fitbit.com/group/22ZKPJ).

Should make it easier for us to find each other and set up challenges.

:)
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Post by: Callie524 on June 13, 2016, 03:10:35 PM
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I created a #SDCCFit Fitbit group here: https://www.fitbit.com/group/22ZKPJ (https://www.fitbit.com/group/22ZKPJ).

Should make it easier for us to find each other and set up challenges.

:)
wish I had a Fitbit are they worth it? What do they do exactly?
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Post by: Devorah on June 13, 2016, 03:13:08 PM
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wish I had a Fitbit are they worth it? What do they do exactly?

I love mine! For me it's worth it! Here's some info: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/fitness/fitbit.htm (http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/fitness/fitbit.htm)
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Post by: NCDS on June 13, 2016, 03:17:20 PM
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wish I had a Fitbit are they worth it? What do they do exactly?
 

I loved mine.  It tracked my steps, my sleep, I could put in what I ate and it shows your calorie in take vs out take, and mine synced with my scale.

I honestly only switched because I wanted one that did more and the fitbits that do more are giant sized.  My fitbit also wouldn't track my running on the treadmill,  my exercise on the elliptical or my Pilates class.  The Microsoft band is better at tracking exercise, plus I could get email notifications on it which I want for CCI emails.

I really find them to be a fun toy and very motivational.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Callie524 on June 13, 2016, 04:31:26 PM
Thanks! I will definitely look into the Fitbit or another a brand.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on June 13, 2016, 08:37:35 PM
Looks like the Fitbit Charge would be great for my purposes as it tracks floors climbed but....this soon before SDCC, I'm not sure if I should splurge on unplanned expenses as I'm sure you all can understand.    Unless, of course they have SDCC exclusive Fitbits?   Maybe one that looks like Marty McFly's watch ;)

Now for Callie's question about stamina, I'm sure that a pro trainer would tell me that I've only gone about it at 60% efficiency but this is what worked for me when I started off on my fitness journey a few years back.    I was in terrible shape and very, very ill so even carrying things from the car trunk into the house would cause me to be winded.    I figured climbing the hills near my place would help except that I was in such poor condition that I had no choice but to use what they call interval training.    Basically, on the first climb up the hill, I'd go as quickly as I can, come back down and then repeat again but much slower.   When I'd feel out of gas, I would go downhill and proceed to walk along the flatter parts of the block.   I'd do this for 20 minutes and pretty much the last 17 minutes of it would be at a really slow pace, which is okay.   I guess eventually my conditioning got a bit better where I could attempt a few more climbs up the hill before reaching completely out of breath and energy status.   Mind you, I only did this one or two times per week since it's so draining.    The other days I would just walk for 20 or fewer minutes.   

I believe you mentioned that you do a combo of running and walking so I'm sure if you googled "interval training", you'd probably find helpful tips from others that are more knowledgeable. 



Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Callie524 on June 13, 2016, 10:28:34 PM
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Looks like the Fitbit Charge would be great for my purposes as it tracks floors climbed but....this soon before SDCC, I'm not sure if I should splurge on unplanned expenses as I'm sure you all can understand.    Unless, of course they have SDCC exclusive Fitbits?   Maybe one that looks like Marty McFly's watch ;)

Now for Callie's question about stamina, I'm sure that a pro trainer would tell me that I've only gone about it at 60% efficiency but this is what worked for me when I started off on my fitness journey a few years back.    I was in terrible shape and very, very ill so even carrying things from the car trunk into the house would cause me to be winded.    I figured climbing the hills near my place would help except that I was in such poor condition that I had no choice but to use what they call interval training.    Basically, on the first climb up the hill, I'd go as quickly as I can, come back down and then repeat again but much slower.   When I'd feel out of gas, I would go downhill and proceed to walk along the flatter parts of the block.   I'd do this for 20 minutes and pretty much the last 17 minutes of it would be at a really slow pace, which is okay.   I guess eventually my conditioning got a bit better where I could attempt a few more climbs up the hill before reaching completely out of breath and energy status.   Mind you, I only did this one or two times per week since it's so draining.    The other days I would just walk for 20 or fewer minutes.   

I believe you mentioned that you do a combo of running and walking so I'm sure if you googled "interval training", you'd probably find helpful tips from others that are more knowledgeable.
thank you so much! I think I do a little bit of interval training as is. I have to take little tiny breaks maybe 5 min at most in between exercises sometimes. If I do one after another I get winded as well. But I will definitely look into this interval training! Lately I have mostly been walking instead of running. I walk  2 miles up 2 different hills. I need to start throwing some running in there as well. I know cardio is good for you just afraid to do too much with how tiny I am already.
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 13, 2016, 11:11:21 PM
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thank you so much! I think I do a little bit of interval training as is. I have to take little tiny breaks maybe 5 min at most in between exercises sometimes. If I do one after another I get winded as well. But I will definitely look into this interval training! Lately I have mostly been walking instead of running. I walk  2 miles up 2 different hills. I need to start throwing some running in there as well. I know cardio is good for you just afraid to do too much with how tiny I am already.

Sounds like you're doing great and are on the right track.   Hills are rough so be very patient as you work at getting into better condition.   It takes quite some time but it's worth it and I know all about the fear of pushing too hard as I constantly have to watch out for my blood sugar levels.    Exercise can have a tendency to send them sky high and then I end up feeling terrible.   

I actually miss those hills that I mentioned earlier...moved to a less hilly neighborhood a year and a half ago and  I now rely on these super stairs at a local park.   

Anyhow, keep at it - you're doing great for yourself!   (wishes there was a BB-8 thumbs up smiley so I could put it here) 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: MickeyJack on June 14, 2016, 06:04:59 AM
Thank God for SDCC! It's what motivates me every year to get in better shape. It just took the first year of shin splints and exhaustion to motivate me to get ready for the next time. That and just burning off excitement anticipating the Con. What's great is after a few summers getting ready, I was eventually able to maintain a little bit better each year. This will be my 8th Con in a row. I am 40 pounds lighter. I lift weights pretty much year round (Gotta look good in my cosplay). But I really concentrate on getting my cardio and walking/ stair climbing  in each summer to get ready for the mileage I get in walking from to Hall H and back several times a day. At 60 years old, the Con has probably added years to my life. It certainly has added to my quality of life beyond the 5 days of absolute joy each July.


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: epicskyline on June 14, 2016, 06:27:03 AM
Hey, everyone! I love this idea! I lost 100+ lbs doing Weight Watchers + exercising several years ago. Now in the last push to SDCC, I want to get my fitness/endurance up. Luckily, I'm a teacher and have the summer off, so I can dedicate a lot of time to just being outside and moving around. My goal from now until the con is to either walk 6+ miles or jog 3+ miles a day and drink 100 oz of water. My food isn't a problem, because I've changed the way I eat so drastically over the last four years that I'm never really worried about that -- although I could stand to drink waaaay less coffee.  ;D

Good luck, everyone! There's still over a month to go! You can get a lot done in 36 days!
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Post by: alyssa on June 14, 2016, 06:50:05 AM
hey [member=1645]epicskyline[/member] [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] [member=819]brand4d2[/member]
if any of you guys are interested in writing up something for the blog, we'd love to chat- I'm sure a lot of con folk are exactly where you were when you started your journey.

[member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member]
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: epicskyline on June 14, 2016, 07:15:19 AM
Sure, I'd be happy to do that! :D
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Post by: alyssa on June 14, 2016, 07:52:52 AM
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Sure, I'd be happy to do that! :D
[member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member] !!
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Post by: alyssa on June 14, 2016, 08:58:39 AM
In talking with DRWHO_42 , we've decided to do a short motivation article aimed at folks who haven't started and are trying to do something to get ready for SDCC.  Perhaps by reading a few short reasons (paragraphs) why & how fellow geeks get on the treadmill/eat healthy/go to the gym etc. all. might help

sound like an article [member=1060]DRWHO_42[/member] ?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: epicskyline on June 14, 2016, 01:57:03 PM
So just general info about how I got started and what I do?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 14, 2016, 04:06:53 PM
sure, I think what we're aiming for is motivation for folks who haven't done much before-
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Post by: DRWHO42 on June 14, 2016, 04:14:38 PM
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Sure, I'd be happy to do that! :D
@epicskyline and anyone else interested in writing a blog post on this subject please PM me and we can discuss details. Very interested in hearing your stories, motivations, plans, and accomplishments.

Thank you very much.

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on June 15, 2016, 06:48:43 AM
[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] I think the June Fitbit challenge is between us since we both just started this week and are way behind the rest :(

Watch out guys because July is on!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on June 15, 2016, 08:54:56 AM
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[member=3884]mlgagne[/member] I think the June Fitbit challenge is between us since we both just started this week and are way behind the rest :(

Watch out guys because July is on!

Hahaha, agreed! I was struggling to even get to 9,000 steps yesterday - but, to be fair to myself, I have an office job during the week that requires me to stay at my desk for most of the day - AND a 1-hour commute both ways. But I took my 30-minute walk and tried a lot to walk back and forth for different things! Eventually, I will teach myself to get to 10,000...and hopefully more!

Side note: I'm actually pretty happy this week because even though I just started my macro routine again, I somehow managed to keep the 3 lbs off after 2 months! Apparently, it taught me how to manage my food correctly throughout the day :)
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Post by: NCDS on June 15, 2016, 08:57:32 AM
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Hahaha, agreed! I was struggling to even get to 9,000 steps yesterday - but, to be fair to myself, I have an office job during the week that requires me to stay at my desk for most of the day - AND a 1-hour commute both ways. But I took my 30-minute walk and tried a lot to walk back and forth for different things! Eventually, I will teach myself to get to 10,000...and hopefully more!

Side note: I'm actually pretty happy this week because even though I just started my macro routine again, I somehow managed to keep the 3 lbs off after 2 months! Apparently, it taught me how to manage my food correctly throughout the day :)

New nickname we can be the Desk Job Duo! (We still get to keep Rainbow and Prism though)

Congrats on keeping those pesky pounds off!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on June 15, 2016, 09:54:16 AM
I'm at a desk job too but thanks to budget cuts and management believing I can be at many places at once  :-\, my duties got merged with another position so lots of getting up for me.   When I realized that I was only getting 3-4K steps per work day, I started taking the stairs and walking the entire length of a floor before going up or down.   Basically taking as long a route as possible    :D


[member=3884]mlgagne[/member], if you can do 30 minutes of walking regularly, I would concentrate on making that more regular and not be too concerned over the number of steps you get.   When I was starting out on the fitness journey, my doctor recommended just 20 minutes and I'm pretty sure I didn't come close to 10,000 steps. 
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Post by: mlgagne on June 15, 2016, 10:18:03 AM
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I'm at a desk job too but thanks to budget cuts and management believing I can be at many places at once  :-\, my duties got merged with another position so lots of getting up for me.   When I realized that I was only getting 3-4K steps per work day, I started taking the stairs and walking the entire length of a floor before going up or down.   Basically taking as long a route as possible    :D


[member=3884]mlgagne[/member], if you can do 30 minutes of walking regularly, I would concentrate on making that more regular and not be too concerned over the number of steps you get.   When I was starting out on the fitness journey, my doctor recommended just 20 minutes and I'm pretty sure I didn't come close to 10,000 steps.

Thanks for the tip - I think I will start by focusing on that! As long as it's not raining, I can generally get in a 30-minute walk at work by using that as my break. Unless a MAJOR project comes in, in which case it will hopefully become more about time management. There were a lot of layoffs this month in other departments too so by mid-July, the rest of my floor will be empty (aside from my department). So my walking opportunities are going to increase right after SDCC! :D
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Post by: NCDS on June 15, 2016, 10:36:39 AM
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[member=3884]mlgagne[/member], if you can do 30 minutes of walking regularly, I would concentrate on making that more regular and not be too concerned over the number of steps you get.   When I was starting out on the fitness journey, my doctor recommended just 20 minutes and I'm pretty sure I didn't come close to 10,000 steps.

Agreed, I have to do sprints on the treadmill to get my 10,000.  I don't always make it other days where I focus on strength training or use the elliptical.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 15, 2016, 10:55:21 AM
for me- it's about putting in a daily 30 min's- not steps- anything to get the heart rate up to 130 ish for a bit

i am having a crisis of donut ... i'm in desperate need of coffee, at work and the only place i can get to has amazing donuts....if i walk in i'm done
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Post by: TardisMom on June 15, 2016, 01:19:04 PM
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Agreed, I have to do sprints on the treadmill to get my 10,000.  I don't always make it other days where I focus on strength training or use the elliptical.

I did an hour Weights class and an hour of Piyo this morning, so that was my focus today.  I'll be lucky to get 6000 steps.  It is good we have one another to keep us motivated and engaged!

And congrats to all for participating in yesterday's challenge!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on June 15, 2016, 01:21:58 PM
I was talking to my co-worker and I was walking back and forth, in and out of their cube.   They probably think I'm crazy but I got my steps!!!!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Pyramid on June 15, 2016, 05:24:29 PM
Biked 10 miles and walked 4 today.
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Post by: TardisMom on June 15, 2016, 07:28:08 PM
Great job Pyramid!!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Callie524 on June 15, 2016, 09:47:30 PM
Did some workouts and then walked 2.47 miles.
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Post by: sisustylegirl on June 16, 2016, 08:29:54 AM
Snuck a workout in this morning but will not get many steps as we are heading north on a camping trip.  I better get a lot of steps on Friday and Saturday hiking though!!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Shauni48 on June 17, 2016, 04:24:12 PM
On Monday I'm joining a 6 week Boot Camp fitness gym...... I hope I don't lock up after the first day=D
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Post by: NCDS on June 17, 2016, 08:42:04 PM
My feet hurt so I must have done some steps!   DCC training for SDCC
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Post by: Jim Watari on June 18, 2016, 09:45:02 AM
I'm winning , probably the last time you see me in first place :D

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Post by: NCDS on June 19, 2016, 06:22:13 PM
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I'm winning , probably the last time you see me in first place :D

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Jim Watari (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jwatari/), on Flickr

If only this started on Friday, I was on the floor all day :) 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on June 19, 2016, 07:12:51 PM
I'm stressed out and rocking back and forth a lot while watching the Cavs.  Can I could this as steps?!? ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Chris on June 19, 2016, 10:31:51 PM
I'm going to get one hell of a workout moving comics boxes around to update my list for the show.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on June 21, 2016, 06:29:26 AM
Today starts the #SDCCfit 4 day/12 mile challenge. Tweet your progress with #SDCCfitwalk. Anyone else participating?

https://twitter.com/HallHdotcom/status/745090153304068100

http://hallh.com/2016/06/sdccfit-4-day-12-mile-walk-challenge-on-62116/

From the article linked to above:
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To help celebrate the positive momentum of the #SDCCfit movement, I thought it would be awesome to throw out a 4 Day / 12 Mile Walk Challenge starting on June 21, 2016 (which is a month before SDCC). You can walk outside?around the house?on a treadmill?whatever you need to get those miles in!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dcuodust on June 21, 2016, 07:31:15 AM
Vigorous...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmbwIQy4fJg
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Post by: NCDS on June 21, 2016, 08:35:51 AM
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Today starts the #SDCCfit 4 day/12 mile challenge. Tweet your progress with #SDCCfitwalk. Anyone else participating?

https://twitter.com/HallHdotcom/status/745090153304068100

http://hallh.com/2016/06/sdccfit-4-day-12-mile-walk-challenge-on-62116/

From the article linked to above:

Not sure I'll make it but I'm going to try.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on June 21, 2016, 08:36:41 AM
[member=364]Angology[/member] is there a way to translate our Fitbit weekly challenge to the 4 day challenge?  I'm not on Twitter so I can't post updates but maybe someone in the challenge could? 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on June 21, 2016, 08:44:01 AM
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[member=364]Angology[/member] is there a way to translate our Fitbit weekly challenge to the 4 day challenge?  I'm not on Twitter so I can't post updates but maybe someone in the challenge could?
I think you would have to make a new challenge. I wasn't allowed to join the workweek challenge because it was full.
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Post by: TardisMom on June 21, 2016, 10:21:04 AM
You couldn't join?  I didn't realize there is a number limit.  I'll leave the challenge so you can join, I'm just there so you all can beat me :)
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Post by: Angology on June 21, 2016, 11:17:21 AM
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You couldn't join?  I didn't realize there is a number limit.  I'll leave the challenge so you can join, I'm just there so you all can beat me :)
That's so sweet-you don't have to. Devorah made another one, and I joined that one. That will teach me to join right when I get the invite. We were traveling back from Houston, so I didn't get to it right away.
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Post by: NCDS on June 21, 2016, 11:21:07 AM
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That's so sweet-you don't have to. Devorah made another one, and I joined that one. That will teach me to join right when I get the invite. We were traveling back from Houston, so I didn't get to it right away.

Isn't that the weekend warrior?   I missed the workweek one also.   I was too slow :)
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Post by: Angology on June 21, 2016, 11:24:17 AM
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Isn't that the weekend warrior?   I missed the workweek one also.   I was too slow :)
No, the Workweek Hustle. Devorah made another, so I joined that one.
[member=842]TardisMom[/member], you can re-join, I am in the Weekend Warrior one already.

(edit-I had them mixed. Corrected myself above)
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Post by: NCDS on June 21, 2016, 11:27:09 AM
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Yes, but Devorah made another, so I joined that one.
[member=842]TardisMom[/member], you can re-join, I joined the second challenge.

Can I get an invite to the second one or is it full?  I mean you'll still beat me but I can try :)
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Post by: Devorah on June 21, 2016, 01:22:43 PM
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Can I get an invite to the second one or is it full?  I mean you'll still beat me but I can try :)

I just sent you an invite. It's not a second #SDCCfit one, it's another one I had going.
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Post by: NCDS on June 21, 2016, 01:25:00 PM
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I just sent you an invite. It's not a second #SDCCfit one, it's another one I had going.

Thanks, the competitions are helping motivate me :)
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Post by: Angology on June 21, 2016, 02:25:50 PM
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I just sent you an invite. It's not a second #SDCCfit one, it's another one I had going.
[member=283]Devorah[/member] multi-tasking FTW! More than one challenge at once! \m/ \m/
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 22, 2016, 10:02:59 PM
September 6 is going to be my next follow up with my physician and August 29 will be my various blood tests so in a few months I'll know whether all my fitness activity this quarter paid off or not.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on June 25, 2016, 08:20:49 PM
I'm really impressed with the number of steps many of my Fitbit friends are getting! Great job! 

And brand4d2, your tests should show great improvement!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 26, 2016, 02:52:39 AM
I have spent the last 8 days at theme parks (flying home today) and averaging 30,000 steps per day in extreme heat and humidity. I am exhausted and my feet are protesting, but I feel like my SDCC pre-training is complete!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on June 26, 2016, 07:31:00 AM
Thanks for posting this...we had such an awesome turn out for #SDCCfitwalk!  :)

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Today starts the #SDCCfit 4 day/12 mile challenge. Tweet your progress with #SDCCfitwalk. Anyone else participating?

https://twitter.com/HallHdotcom/status/745090153304068100

http://hallh.com/2016/06/sdccfit-4-day-12-mile-walk-challenge-on-62116/

From the article linked to above:
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Miss Kitty on June 26, 2016, 09:20:33 AM
I'd really like to join a challenge, unless I'm too late for the party. I'm doing one at work, ends on the 30th. Crossing fingers I finish strong and earn $1600!
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 26, 2016, 06:29:42 PM
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I'm really impressed with the number of steps many of my Fitbit friends are getting! Great job! 

And brand4d2, your tests should show great improvement!

Thanks!  I sure hope so as I would hate to pull a Golden State and put in so much work but fall short of my goals.    If I improve even by .1% (aiming for .7%.   glucose management is extremely difficult), I'll have all of you to thank for the part you've played in it.   

The only time I get 30K steps is at Disneyland so 8 days of that for TJ is more than adequate prep for SDCC.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: tragedys on June 27, 2016, 08:56:19 AM
Just finished a half marathon last weekend.  So I think I'm half way trained for SDCC. lol
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on July 01, 2016, 12:16:34 PM
Besides our fitbit group, I'm also in one for diabetics and all my work for June got me 32nd place in that group (688 of us).   Probably means I need to crank it up even more - there's people ahead of me who have walked in excess of 300 miles last month!!!   

At least making top 5% in that group in my first month of fitbitting is pretty good, I think.   
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Post by: Aaron on July 02, 2016, 09:01:37 AM
Sending you positive vibes for good test results!


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Thanks!  I sure hope so as I would hate to pull a Golden State and put in so much work but fall short of my goals.    If I improve even by .1% (aiming for .7%.   glucose management is extremely difficult), I'll have all of you to thank for the part you've played in it.   

The only time I get 30K steps is at Disneyland so 8 days of that for TJ is more than adequate prep for SDCC.
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Post by: LarielRomeniel on July 02, 2016, 10:24:00 AM
I'm walking at least a mile every day. I'm going to need to replace my walking shoes before the con.
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Post by: Aaron on July 02, 2016, 02:22:40 PM
Good for you! Though...make sure you buy your shoes soon so you have enough time to break them in before SDCC.

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I'm walking at least a mile every day. I'm going to need to replace my walking shoes before the con.
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Post by: LarielRomeniel on July 02, 2016, 02:32:40 PM
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Good for you! Though...make sure you buy your shoes soon so you have enough time to break them in before SDCC.

Oh, I plan to. :-)
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Post by: alyssa on July 02, 2016, 02:58:56 PM
finish strong everyone- "don't slack off now" is what i'm telling myself
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 02, 2016, 03:01:48 PM
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finish strong everyone- "don't slack off now" is what i'm telling myself

Tell me about it! I got back from my Florida trip with some extra poundage. I've been very strict all week about what I've been eating, and taken most of it off, but I still have a bit to go. The key is to stay good for the next week or so, until I leave for Southern CA. *crosses fingers*

Hang in there everyone! You can do it!
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Post by: Miss Kitty on July 02, 2016, 06:46:26 PM
I find out on Tuesday where I ranked in our weight loss at work. Crossing fingers I get 1st place and $1600!!
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Post by: LarielRomeniel on July 02, 2016, 06:54:40 PM
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I find out on Tuesday where I ranked in our weight loss at work. Crossing fingers I get 1st place and $1600!!

Oooh, good luck!
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Post by: Miss Kitty on July 02, 2016, 06:57:31 PM
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Oooh, good luck!

Thanks! Even if I don't win, I won another way by losing 25 pounds in 2 months!! Still going!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 02, 2016, 07:30:10 PM
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Thanks! Even if I don't win, I won another way by losing 25 pounds in 2 months!! Still going!

I agree. You are definitely a winner in my book, Miss Kitty!
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Post by: TardisMom on July 03, 2016, 08:33:48 AM
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Thanks! Even if I don't win, I won another way by losing 25 pounds in 2 months!! Still going!

Wow, great job!!
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Post by: TardisMom on July 04, 2016, 05:39:03 PM
My Fitbit is giving me fits today!  I've already done an online chat with the support group which seemed to fix the problem, but now I'm having trouble again.  First it was vibrating while I *tried* to charge it (but it wasn't charging), then we got it working, ...... and now it is vibrating again and back I go to Support.  Aaarrrggghhh!
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Post by: Angology on July 04, 2016, 05:55:07 PM
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My Fitbit is giving me fits today!  I've already done an online chat with the support group which seemed to fix the problem, but now I'm having trouble again.  First it was vibrating while I *tried* to charge it (but it wasn't charging), then we got it working, ...... and now it is vibrating again and back I go to Support.  Aaarrrggghhh!
Mine stopped notifying me when I hit my goal, but the only offered solution on the website is to restart it. It's only mildly annoying, and not a deal breaker. I hope you get it fixed. My mother-in-law's quit on her (I got it for her for Christmas), and they were nice enough to send her a new one, but she sure does miss it while she is waiting for the new one.
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Post by: TardisMom on July 04, 2016, 07:16:23 PM
So I got disconnected after waiting 45 minutes to reach the online chat.  I tried to chat again but was 7 in line (I was first in line when it took 45 minutes!).  So I'm waiting to phone tomorrow during business hours.  Super annoying!
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Post by: Chris on July 04, 2016, 07:32:31 PM
Moving all my comic boxes around to generate my new wish list is proving to be a lot of exercise.
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Post by: brand4d2 on July 07, 2016, 05:10:22 PM
I'm not getting in as many steps lately as in previous weeks so I downloaded the Pokemon Go app which will entail a lot of walking around.   Hurray for the extra steps per day!   
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Post by: Angology on July 07, 2016, 05:19:33 PM
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I'm not getting in as many steps lately as in previous weeks so I downloaded the Pokemon Go app which will entail a lot of walking around.   Hurray for the extra steps per day!
Well, for you, not as many is still a lot. You are a step superstar from what I have seen! What a great idea for getting more steps.

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Post by: brand4d2 on July 07, 2016, 11:34:13 PM
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Well, for you, not as many is still a lot. You are a step superstar from what I have seen! What a great idea for getting more steps.

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I'm nowhere near the top 10 people in my diabetics fitbit group though as they average at least 21K steps daily!   

That Pokemon Go game app is a lot of fun so far btw.   Can't wait to play it in downtown San Diego!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on July 08, 2016, 04:59:20 AM
i'm toying with the idea of doing a group walk/run starting at 11 am Tuesday. We could start at the Gaslamp hilton & just go for a half hr or so. anyone interested?
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Post by: Devorah on July 08, 2016, 04:26:47 PM
I'm a big maybe. Would you consider going earlier, like first thing in the morning? I'm hitting Great Maple for brunch but I'd do this before...
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Post by: TardisMom on July 08, 2016, 04:38:27 PM
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i'm toying with the idea of doing a group walk/run starting at 11 am Tuesday. We could start at the Gaslamp hilton & just go for a half hr or so. anyone interested?

We don't get there until later in the day on Tuesday.  I'm planning to walk after the PN breakfast, though, if anyone would like to come.
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Post by: alyssa on July 08, 2016, 05:03:48 PM
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I'm a big maybe. Would you consider going earlier, like first thing in the morning? I'm hitting Great Maple for brunch but I'd do this before...
i'm working till 10am & am doing lunch at 1;30.
I can't go hard- but it'd be nice to get the heart going a bit

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We don't get there until later in the day on Tuesday.  I'm planning to walk after the PN breakfast, though, if anyone would like to come.
I might indeed be available for a brisk walk after pv nite breakfast. 
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Post by: brand4d2 on July 08, 2016, 05:12:20 PM
I may join you all for that post breakfast walk/run but it would have to depend on the time as well as my train from Los Angeles not getting delayed and also being able to check in.   Actually, scratch the check in as at the very least I could store all my luggage at the hotel.   

Aside from that, since we're probably having Fitbit "work week" challenges that week, would those of us in the group as well as outside the group be up for walking the marina or something like that on other days?   
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Post by: Miss Kitty on July 08, 2016, 06:29:16 PM
I came in 4th in over 100 people at work!! That extra money will come in handy for neato things at the con!! Now if I can just sneak away from the booth for a few minutes to shop......
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 08, 2016, 06:40:38 PM
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I came in 4th in over 100 people at work!! That extra money will come in handy for neato things at the con!! Now if I can just sneak away from the booth for a few minutes to shop......

That's awesome! I know you'll put the extra cash to good use.
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Post by: TardisMom on July 08, 2016, 08:15:13 PM
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I came in 4th in over 100 people at work!! That extra money will come in handy for neato things at the con!! Now if I can just sneak away from the booth for a few minutes to shop......

Yay!!! You rock!! :)
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Post by: epicaz on July 08, 2016, 10:33:43 PM
Started having terrible lower back pain tonight.. I must have stretched something. Any quick remedies to be back in tip top shape by the con? I can't really bend or get up without a decent amount of pain :S
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Post by: brand4d2 on July 08, 2016, 11:54:53 PM
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Started having terrible lower back pain tonight.. I must have stretched something. Any quick remedies to be back in tip top shape by the con? I can't really bend or get up without a decent amount of pain :S

Hopefully you'll feel better soon!    From what I've heard from physical therapists, it's not necessarily one thing that causes back pain.   Sometimes it can be gradual.    Anyhow, if it persists, I would definitely seek medical attention.   In the meantime I hope it gets better for you.   
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 09, 2016, 07:05:52 AM
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Started having terrible lower back pain tonight.. I must have stretched something. Any quick remedies to be back in tip top shape by the con? I can't really bend or get up without a decent amount of pain :S

Have you tried an anti-inflammatory, like Tylenol or Advil? I also use Yoga Balm for things like that.

Hope you are feeling better this morning.
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Post by: alyssa on July 14, 2016, 03:21:50 PM
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Yes those are Pringles and I'm eating them while on the treadmill

Point is, im on the pain giving machine
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Post by: Devorah on July 14, 2016, 03:27:17 PM
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Yes those are Pringles and I'm eating them while on the treadmill

Point is, im on the pain giving machine

It's called carbo loading!  :D
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Yes those are Pringles and I'm eating them while on the treadmill

Point is, im on the pain giving machine

Practicing for multi-tasking at SDCC (walking and eating on the way to a panel).
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Post by: Pyramid on July 14, 2016, 07:33:54 PM
Pringles ... nomnomnomnomnomnomnom
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Post by: Angology on July 14, 2016, 07:40:16 PM
I was walking around my house getting steps with a can of wasabi peas in my hand. Just on the last round-it was my victory lap.
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Post by: alyssa on July 14, 2016, 07:53:43 PM
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It's called carbo loading!  :D
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Practicing for multi-tasking at SDCC (walking and eating on the way to a panel).

you guys are the best... thank you (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.katzy.dsl.pipex.com%2FSmileys%2Fmatchstick%2Fflirty.gif&hash=dd01aa17829cd4e4a994f64d854cad227f7fafb6)

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Pringles ... nomnomnomnomnomnomnom
the perfect con chip 
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 14, 2016, 09:33:08 PM
Are you dangling the Pringels in front of you on a string, to motivate you to walk further on the treadmill?  >:D
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Post by: Aaron on July 14, 2016, 11:16:10 PM
Just got done with my cardio. Now I want Pringles...thanks Alyssa.


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Post by: brand4d2 on July 29, 2016, 05:56:41 PM
I'll be getting a Fitbit for free using banking reward points!   Pretty sure I'll get a ton of use out of it.   
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Post by: Chris on July 29, 2016, 06:03:10 PM
I usually don't lose any weight during the show even with all the walking since I eat such heavy food to keep my energy level up. 
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Post by: dcuodust on July 29, 2016, 07:05:53 PM
I am going to get my a** kicked working out this weekend after two weeks of smoking, beers, and heavy food.
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Post by: TardisMom on July 29, 2016, 07:18:52 PM
I am SOOOOO sore!  My muscle classes are really working the parts I ignored the 2.5 weeks I was in SD.  My steps are really suffering, being back in hot Phoenix.  But it is good to be back on my workout schedule.
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Post by: alyssa on July 29, 2016, 07:56:55 PM
i have yet to get back on the tread mill..... I know i must but it's just sooooo difficult

my weight remained the same all tho i believe i lost inches due to my clothes feeling much looser then pre-con
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Post by: angi on July 29, 2016, 08:08:30 PM
I lost inches too. My clothes are looser. I am still tired having to jump back into work and it being hot and not getting as much sleep as I should.  Next week,  I am back to protein shakes and boot camp, especially after seeing my cosplay pics this year :/
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Post by: mark on July 29, 2016, 08:42:08 PM
Actually managed to drop 7 lbs during sdcc week. Part of it was having a kitchen and some quiet days before sdcc to plan and do the cooking. Plus I managed to limit my excesses to the Tuesday and Sunday forum events :) I was hoping to use this year to kick off a diet/etc with an eye to 2017. Now just need to keep the walking and diet going now that I'm back at work.
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Post by: Angology on July 30, 2016, 06:51:24 AM
I scaled back my step goal this week (only missed it on Monday-deep couch sitting!) But, Dragon Con is coming, so next week, I get back to it!


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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 30, 2016, 07:10:36 AM
So my final results are in and I only gained one pound during the college tour week and SDCC. I'm pretty proud of myself for keeping it close. Of course, I'm heading off to GenCon next week and we'll see how that goes...
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Post by: NCDS on July 30, 2016, 04:33:25 PM
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So my final results are in and I only gained one pound during the college tour week and SDCC. I'm pretty proud of myself for keeping it close. Of course, I'm heading off to GenCon next week and we'll see how that goes...

I did the same.  High five to us!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 30, 2016, 04:56:02 PM
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I did the same.  High five to us!

I agree! A one pound gain is in the noise and not too difficult to lose.  ;D
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Post by: alyssa on July 31, 2016, 12:00:56 PM
i'll be doing the cup o tea hangout solo next sunday 8/7 with [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member]  - if anyone needs some encouragement and motivation - this is the one to watch!

on a personal note- i may have been mistaken and in reality did end up loosing a few pounds ;)
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Post by: Iris on July 31, 2016, 12:26:26 PM
So I ended up not being able to get much exercise and prep in leading up to this year's con like I had planned. Unfortunately the few months leading up to it I went into one of my severe insomnia periods and never had the energy for anything (I was basically falling asleep right after I finished work and classes.)

This year, as I'm starting so much earlier I have more hope. I'm pretty sure my mum gets fitbits and the like at work at a significant discount so I might poke her to see about getting one, though I know with how my work is my steps will be abysmal at first. (Desk job where I spend the majority of the day drafting legal documents and occasionally walking to the main printer hub.)
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 31, 2016, 04:08:31 PM
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on a personal note- i may have been mistaken and in reality did end up loosing a few pounds ;)

Best. Mistake. Ever.
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Post by: brand4d2 on July 31, 2016, 06:07:12 PM
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So I ended up not being able to get much exercise and prep in leading up to this year's con like I had planned. Unfortunately the few months leading up to it I went into one of my severe insomnia periods and never had the energy for anything (I was basically falling asleep right after I finished work and classes.)

This year, as I'm starting so much earlier I have more hope. I'm pretty sure my mum gets fitbits and the like at work at a significant discount so I might poke her to see about getting one, though I know with how my work is my steps will be abysmal at first. (Desk job where I spend the majority of the day drafting legal documents and occasionally walking to the main printer hub.)

Quite a few of us in our fitbit group have desk jobs so it's still very doable.   My best tip would be to look for ways to add a few more steps here and there throughout the day.   If there's a long way to that main printer hub then take it or else circle around something a few times before proceeding there.   Or if you drive to work and get there a little early, maybe take a walk around the block before heading in.   Little stuff like that will add up and before you know it, you'll have more steps than you expected.   
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Post by: alyssa on August 02, 2016, 10:32:26 AM
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Best. Mistake. Ever.
it's odd but the weight seems to be coming off rapidly now- not unhappy with this but it's odd-

i did my first #NYCCfit session yesterday and am trying to get there today again ---
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Post by: brand4d2 on August 10, 2016, 11:14:24 AM
Now that I've had my Fitbit tracker for a week, it does seem that Fitbit's stats are extremely liberal or else Apple Health/ios's counts are too conservative.   

Whichever the case may be, it means all my counts for every challenge we've done in the past two months have been too low  ;)
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Post by: Devorah on August 10, 2016, 12:26:11 PM
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Now that I've had my Fitbit tracker for a week, it does seem that Fitbit's stats are extremely liberal or else Apple Health/ios's counts are too conservative.   

Whichever the case may be, it means all my counts for every challenge we've done in the past two months have been too low  ;)

What model Fitbit dof you have?  I have the Charge HR and I have the opposite problem. It does not count all of my steps.
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Post by: brand4d2 on August 10, 2016, 02:50:04 PM
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What model Fitbit dof you have?  I have the Charge HR and I have the opposite problem. It does not count all of my steps.

I have a Fitbit One.   

Oh well, I guess regardless of whether or not Fitbit and iphone are accurate or not and whether or not I'm actually hitting certain thresholds, at least I've been super consistent with daily physical activity.   
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Post by: alyssa on August 20, 2016, 10:09:58 AM
Hi, my name is alyssa and i haven't been on my treadmill in 3 weeks

/sigh/  I'm going to die during ST:NYC and NYCC
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Post by: Transmute Jun on August 20, 2016, 10:51:37 AM
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Hi, my name is alyssa and i haven't been on my treadmill in 3 weeks

/sigh/  I'm going to die during ST:NYC and NYCC

There's still time before those cons to get back on and regain what you've lost.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on August 20, 2016, 11:42:49 AM
Exactly, there's still time Alyssa!   I find a lap or two around the block to be an adequate substitute for when you can't do your normal fitness routine.   

Also, looking at our Fitbit challenges, you aren't the only one to have fallen off pace post SDCC.   Come on everyone, keep it going!   Don't put yourself into a hole where you have to do double the work just to get back to where you were.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on August 20, 2016, 12:03:24 PM
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Also, looking at our Fitbit challenges, you aren't the only one to have fallen off pace post SDCC.   Come on everyone, keep it going!   Don't put yourself into a hole where you have to do double the work just to get back to where you were.
I took my step goal back to 10K/day the week or so after (I had to get caught up at work, and could only leave my desk for short amounts of time), but am back to 12K/day and ready to kick it back up to 13K. This is unusual for me-usually I fall off the deep end, but didn't want to be struggling at Dragon Con.

It's actually the Fitbit challenges that have helped. Accountability is a great motivator for me.
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Post by: brand4d2 on August 20, 2016, 02:05:59 PM
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I took my step goal back to 10K/day the week or so after (I had to get caught up at work, and could only leave my desk for short amounts of time), but am back to 12K/day and ready to kick it back up to 13K. This is unusual for me-usually I fall off the deep end, but didn't want to be struggling at Dragon Con.

It's actually the Fitbit challenges that have helped. Accountability is a great motivator for me.

Angology, you've been doing really great!   I'm not able to keep up with you lately!
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Post by: TardisMom on August 20, 2016, 08:53:10 PM
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Exactly, there's still time Alyssa!   I find a lap or two around the block to be an adequate substitute for when you can't do your normal fitness routine.   

Also, looking at our Fitbit challenges, you aren't the only one to have fallen off pace post SDCC.   Come on everyone, keep it going!   Don't put yourself into a hole where you have to do double the work just to get back to where you were.

This time of year is tough for me to keep up with my step goal.  I get to my classes (weight, PiYo, and Pilates) but it is SO FRICKIN HOT in Phoenix it is hard to get the steps in.  It's like the February blues from when I lived in Ohio, when the sky was always gray and the snow was dirty but wouldn't melt.  Mid-September it cools down a bit and I'll start taking my evening walks and hiking regularly.

Alyssa --- you can do it!  Maybe try the Pringles/treadmill thing again ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on August 22, 2016, 07:56:55 AM
I'm back to pacing back and forth in peoples cubes.   They actually say they are use to it now :)

Still can't beat brand4d2 - I think he has a treadmill at his desk :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on August 22, 2016, 08:10:46 AM
I actually made it on to the treadmill today and didn't cry

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160822%2F86f38ceb70a4371162ab1d46f7ed4cb7.jpg&hash=5745c2f3ea5bdc939317cecf1b26cd89fdc9b54a)
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Post by: dartz13 on August 22, 2016, 08:53:47 AM
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I actually made it on to the treadmill today and didn't cry

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160822%2F86f38ceb70a4371162ab1d46f7ed4cb7.jpg&hash=5745c2f3ea5bdc939317cecf1b26cd89fdc9b54a)

That is awesome!  Listening to music or watching some TV helps pass the time by while exercising.   :) 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on August 22, 2016, 11:06:48 AM
My weekend challenge results have been a little...embarrassing, haha. I've fallen off track lately, mostly because I've been making up all of my hours from work ever since I got back from SDCC (my position doesn't get vacation time). So I've been putting in overtime on weekends, during the week, etc, with no breaks. And it's all office-based work, so it's mostly sitting in front of a computer the whole time. That, combined with the recent heat wave on the east coast, has resulted in a gigantic decline in my activity levels  :(

BUT, it's actually really nice out today, so I'm planning a walk after work! I'm also hoping to get back into the "full" swing of things after Labor Day, since I should be finished making up my hours at that point. At least I have you guys to keep me motivated to RE start!  ;D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on August 22, 2016, 04:59:36 PM
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I'm back to pacing back and forth in peoples cubes.   They actually say they are use to it now :)

Still can't beat brand4d2 - I think he has a treadmill at his desk :)

Ha!   

None of my steps are on treadmill actually.   I make it a point to walk for groceries (10-15 minute walk) but it means buying less per visit and making more than one visit a week.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mlgagne on August 26, 2016, 10:48:50 AM
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I'm back to pacing back and forth in peoples cubes.   They actually say they are use to it now :)

This is something I should start doing. I can see this working in my office...especially since we only have like 8-10 people here on any given day of the week. And there are SO many free cubbies to pace in!  :o

Side note: I actually am taking a day off and going to a Horror Fest in CT tomorrow! It's at a convention center, so I'm hoping for at least 10,000-12,000 steps... ;D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on August 27, 2016, 10:51:41 AM
Just a thought - I should try asking for mileage reimbursement for all the steps I get while at work  ;)

So the big day for me is this coming Monday, my Blood Test Olympics so to speak and I'll see if the hundreds of miles that I've walked this quarter have helped my hemoglobin percentage as well as a hundred other tests - seriously, the order form from my physician covers three pages.       

I haven't met goals for a year so I had to really give it my all these past months and even if I don't get the results I would like, at least I know now I can do over 200 miles a month and will continue to do so for as long as I can.   While watching the Olympics I did gain a newfound appreciation for putting in hours and hours of work in hopes of lowering something by just tenths or hundredths.   

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on August 27, 2016, 12:05:32 PM
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So the big day for me is this coming Monday, my Blood Test Olympics so to speak and I'll see if the hundreds of miles that I've walked this quarter have helped my hemoglobin percentage as well as a hundred other tests - seriously, the order form from my physician covers three pages.       


Hope the numbers reflect all your hard work!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on August 27, 2016, 02:10:48 PM
Thanks TardisMom!   

I'm in 15th place for August in the Fitbit diabetics group so I figure I should be doing as well as the best of them.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on September 06, 2016, 05:25:19 PM
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I'm in 15th place for August in the Fitbit diabetics group so I figure I should be doing as well as the best of them.   

can i take this to mean your numbers were by & large good?
i hope so


anyone interested in getting more involved with the @nyccfit tweeting?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on September 06, 2016, 05:38:24 PM
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can i take this to mean your numbers were by & large good?
i hope so


anyone interested in getting more involved with the @nyccfit tweeting?

So I went to my physician this morning and...

for cholesterol, both LDL and HDL, I absolutely crushed it!   
for creatinine (involves a cup.   won't go any further than that ;) ), crushed that also.
for hemoglobin/blood sugar, I improved but only by the slimmest of margins...a 6.4% became a 6.3%.    I had lower than that for nearly a year so I can't help but feel a bit disappointed that it wasn't at least 6 or 6.1.   But then again, at least it's an improvement and stops that upwards trend I had been on since last year.   

This was a substitute dr. as my normal one is on maternity leave but she suggested I may be due to replace my glucose monitor as they generally lose accuracy after a year or two.   That never dawned on me at all so hopefully that will help me out going forward.   
Also she is going to arrange a nutrition counseling session for me so that should help as well.   

So long story short, the battle goes on for me...though I can't help but feel that there's often such a luck of the draw factor with blood sugar numbers.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on September 06, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
while i know you'd like it to be better - that sounds really good.  you gotta take the partial victory's where you can!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on September 06, 2016, 05:54:55 PM
I agree. it sounds to me like you've made a big stride forward!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on September 07, 2016, 11:41:17 AM
Congrats!!  You've been working hard and it shows in the numbers!!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on September 07, 2016, 12:00:29 PM
Thanks Alyssa, TJ and Tardis Mom!

So I need not worry about the cholesterol test for another year but have another bout with my eternal nemesis, the blood sugar test on the Monday following Thanksgiving.   I probably shouldn't stress about it so much especially if the drs. say my levels are fine but at the same time, can't help but feel a bit disappointed when on 2 of my blood sugar tests last year, I got a 5.9 and 5.7 and that was with significantly less exercise than this past quarter.   I feel like the Flash having lost his powers and trying to replicate the lightning storm to get them back but unable to do so.    ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on October 12, 2016, 02:57:21 PM
Since we're coming to the end of con season, what's everyone's plans for winter #sdccfit & #nyccfit?  gotta plan now to not hurt in July
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 12, 2016, 03:17:02 PM
The holidays are when I tend to put on weight, so I'm going to try and get as far down as possible in anticipation of that. Then I'll spend January and February recovering, as usual. ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on October 12, 2016, 08:23:06 PM
This season is actually better for me, living in Phoenix.  I can hike and doing a lot more walking since it is cooler out.  SO excited to see the end of the 100 degree days!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on October 13, 2016, 07:41:38 AM
I got back on the treadmill today. the goal is 4 times per week.  I intend to add weights or at lease body resistance to get the core back in shape.

folks have my permission to hold me to it LOL
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mark on October 13, 2016, 09:27:58 AM
I've definitely lost momentum with a really busy stretch at work, it's also pumpkin season where I live, which adds hours to my commute. Coming up on 9 months before SDCC, so I've been thinking about starting something focused.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: nvj29 on October 16, 2016, 02:19:21 PM
I started a part time job this week, so all this standing up and walking will have my feet prepped for any con.

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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on October 16, 2016, 04:35:39 PM
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I've definitely lost momentum with a really busy stretch at work, it's also pumpkin season where I live, which adds hours to my commute. Coming up on 9 months before SDCC, so I've been thinking about starting something focused.

getting a treadmill was key for me- others prefer different devices but i wanted something that i could just get on a half-heartily do for a bit. Sure faster is better but face it sometimes your only gonna get 20 mins & don't have time to change cloths
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on November 05, 2016, 01:33:06 PM
This is going to be one of my more wacky posts......

What is up with powered peanut butter??? Anyone tried it?
I ran it through the weight watchers App. Powered PB is 2 points vs regular PB which is 6 points.  If it's decent it'll solve my PB cravings
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: mark on November 06, 2016, 01:24:41 PM
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This is going to be one of my more wacky posts......

What is up with powered peanut butter??? Anyone tried it?
I ran it through the weight watchers App. Powered PB is 2 points vs regular PB which is 6 points.  If it's decent it'll solve my PB cravings

Powdered? It's made from peanuts that they've removed most of the oils from. I've seen it used in baking as well, it's nice.
Title: Getting More Fit for SDCC 2017?
Post by: marcia29 on November 15, 2016, 06:58:29 AM
I know there was a thread about getting fit somewhere, but I couldn't find it. 

I wanted to share that after a really difficult and challenging time moving around SDCC 2016, I decided I have to do more to get in better shape...for cons..and for my life in general.  I have a pretty sedentary job and needed something to get my blood pumping at my desk.  I searched around and finally purchased an under the desk cycle. It is super quiet and after a learning curve of about a week, where my chair kept sliding back when I pedaled, I got the hang of it.  Over the last 3 months I have now lost 30 pounds!  I am so thrilled I had to share. 

I started just doing 1 mile at at time, slowly building...now I pedal between 5 and 20 miles each day, and give myself a day of rest. This cycle has different 'effort' levels, so that you can pedal quickly and easily or make it more difficult.

For my upper body, I take some soft balls and play toss and catch...sometimes while pedaling.  Then I feel like I am in the circus....lol.

Anyway, I am pretty happy with where I am going with this and I know I will be more ready for SDCC 2017....that is if I get tickets.

Title: Re: Getting More Fit for SDCC 2017?
Post by: Zero on November 15, 2016, 08:53:18 AM
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I know there was a thread about getting fit somewhere, but I couldn't find it. 

I wanted to share that after a really difficult and challenging time moving around SDCC 2016, I decided I have to do more to get in better shape...for cons..and for my life in general.  I have a pretty sedentary job and needed something to get my blood pumping at my desk.  I searched around and finally purchased an under the desk cycle. It is super quiet and after a learning curve of about a week, where my chair kept sliding back when I pedaled, I got the hang of it.  Over the last 3 months I have now lost 30 pounds!  I am so thrilled I had to share. 

I started just doing 1 mile at at time, slowly building...now I pedal between 5 and 20 miles each day, and give myself a day of rest. This cycle has different 'effort' levels, so that you can pedal quickly and easily or make it more difficult.

For my upper body, I take some soft balls and play toss and catch...sometimes while pedaling.  Then I feel like I am in the circus....lol.

Anyway, I am pretty happy with where I am going with this and I know I will be more ready for SDCC 2017....that is if I get tickets.

Forum Housekeeping:

Since there is still an active, already established "get fit" thread--it's more for getting healthy in general and can be applied to more than one convention--I'll merge this new thread into the older one ("the annual couch potato" thread).
Title: Re: Getting More Fit for SDCC 2017?
Post by: marcia29 on November 15, 2016, 08:58:43 AM
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Forum Housekeeping:

Since there is still an active, already established "get fit" thread--it's more for getting healthy in general and can be applied to more than one convention--I'll merge this new thread into the older one ("the annual couch potato" thread).

Thanks Zero....this is the thread I was looking for!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Zero on November 15, 2016, 09:13:04 AM
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Thanks Zero....this is the thread I was looking for!

Glad I could help.  ^__~


In other news:
Congratulations on your "get fit" success!  The story you shared above was wonderful, so keep up the great work and keep us updated on your progress!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on November 20, 2016, 07:20:39 AM
yes, now is the time to start the process to getting more fit for next con season. I'm an odd one to get on the soap box because i've been slacking. 
I got my treadmill last turkey day- and last con season was super easy physically compared to the one before with much less pain & recovery time.

for those of you doing the dieting in prep for eating season, i've discovered chocolate powdered peanut butter... it's good sprinkled on *lots* of stuff but especially on flavorless high fiber cereal & low calorie Silk milk
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 20, 2016, 09:15:30 AM
Ugh, next week is going to be bad for me, with family coming (so I can't stick to my usual minimal eating on weekdays) as well as my DD's birthday and Thanksgiving. I'm hoping to keep (mostly) to intermittent fasting next week to keep it under control somewhat, then in the 3 week break before Christmas, I'm going to be cutting down, to ensure that I lose whatever I gain next week. The school holidays will be an eating binge and I know it, so I need to go in at a good weight to enable recovery afterward. ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on November 20, 2016, 11:21:32 AM
Who schedules a blood test for the day after Thanksgiving????   me!  ;)   I didn't really have a choice as I need to complete it at least a week before my quarterly visit with the endocrinologist.   

October was not a very good fitness month for me as my father was critically ill and I spent way too much time in hospitals not to mention all the tremendous stress and worrying.   Unfortunately he didn't make it but out of that I found two things that I can do to help others in similar situations...I signed up for the Lung Cancer association's stair climbing event in April as well as downloaded the Charity Miles app which will give donations in my name for every mile that I walk.    My dad got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer the week after SDCC and sadly it was too late for him as it struck rapidly and struck really hard and treatments were not effective at all.   However, it's not too late for someone else out there and if my climbing up the stairs of a downtown Los Angeles tower for that event can help that person then I think I will do this yearly in honor of my late father.   


Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on November 20, 2016, 03:34:49 PM
[member=819]brand4d2[/member] that sounds like a wonderful tribute to your dad
my heart goes out to you, i lost my biological dad a while ago /air hugs/
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on November 20, 2016, 07:23:39 PM
[member=819]brand4d2[/member] I'm so sorry for your loss!!  It's great you are doing the charity event and the app.  I'm sure you will be back on track with your fitness soon, and good luck with your upcoming tests and doctor visit.  Looking forward to seeing you kick my rear in our Fitbit challenges :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on November 20, 2016, 09:41:54 PM
anyone have a decent tofu turkey recipe?

yeah, the kid [new hard core veggie] is on a mission to slowly drive me crazy....
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: semigeekgirl on November 21, 2016, 11:04:44 PM
My friend wanted to do the Great LA Walk this weekend, so we went. You start in Downtown LA and then walk all the way to the ocean. It took us 7 hours (including an hour lunch break) but we did it! She sent me the stats from her Fitbit afterward - we walked 17.3 miles, or 36,000 steps. It was a great time and we discovered parts of LA we'd never seen before, even though we've both lived here for a decade.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Zero on November 22, 2016, 01:53:33 AM
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My friend wanted to do the Great LA Walk this weekend, so we went. You start in Downtown LA and then walk all the way to the ocean. It took us 7 hours (including an hour lunch break) but we did it! She sent me the stats from her Fitbit afterward - we walked 17.3 miles, or 36,000 steps. It was a great time and we discovered parts of LA we'd never seen before, even though we've both lived here for a decade.

(I keep up with this thread to read the inspirational stories shared in here.  ^__~)

That's pretty awesome!  Congratulations on completing the Great L.A. Walk!  A big accomplishment to you and your friend.  How is it going with recovering from the long distance trek? 

Side question: What parts of L.A. did you go through?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: semigeekgirl on November 22, 2016, 08:43:55 AM
Thanks, [member=317]Zero[/member] ! Recovery was pretty fast - the next morning, only my feet were still sore, and that's probably because I don't really have good shoes.

The route was to just stay on Pico Boulevard all the way across, so we saw some historic homes in West Adams, and a lot of small areas where different cultures had concentrated themselves - a Greek area, a Korean area, etc. And we passed some mysterious windowless buildings that we looked up during lunch - it turns out they're pumping stations for the Beverly Hills Oil Field. I had no idea there was an oil field under Beverly Hills!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on November 22, 2016, 11:18:30 PM
Hello all! I just posted a #SDCCfit #NoHolidayGainChallenge (11/25/16 — 1/6/17) on the SDCCfit Twitter page. Please join if you are so inclined...and have an awesome Thanksgiving and Holiday season!: https://twitter.com/SDCCfit/status/801321327424585729
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on November 23, 2016, 06:31:40 AM
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Who schedules a blood test for the day after Thanksgiving????   me!  ;)   I didn't really have a choice as I need to complete it at least a week before my quarterly visit with the endocrinologist.   

October was not a very good fitness month for me as my father was critically ill and I spent way too much time in hospitals not to mention all the tremendous stress and worrying.   Unfortunately he didn't make it but out of that I found two things that I can do to help others in similar situations...I signed up for the Lung Cancer association's stair climbing event in April as well as downloaded the Charity Miles app which will give donations in my name for every mile that I walk.    My dad got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer the week after SDCC and sadly it was too late for him as it struck rapidly and struck really hard and treatments were not effective at all.   However, it's not too late for someone else out there and if my climbing up the stairs of a downtown Los Angeles tower for that event can help that person then I think I will do this yearly in honor of my late father.
So sorry for your loss, Brandon. Sounds like you found a great way to honor him and help others, and help yourself at the same time. That app sounds interesting. I will have to check it out. ((hugs))
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Zero on November 28, 2016, 01:53:39 AM
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Thanks, [member=317]Zero[/member] ! Recovery was pretty fast - the next morning, only my feet were still sore, and that's probably because I don't really have good shoes.

The route was to just stay on Pico Boulevard all the way across, so we saw some historic homes in West Adams, and a lot of small areas where different cultures had concentrated themselves - a Greek area, a Korean area, etc. And we passed some mysterious windowless buildings that we looked up during lunch - it turns out they're pumping stations for the Beverly Hills Oil Field. I had no idea there was an oil field under Beverly Hills!

Oh, that's great to hear.  Indeed... good shoes can be so hard to find. 

Pretty cool!  That's a neat fact.  I didn't know that either about Beverly Hills.  It's like sightseeing and exercising at the same time, ha ha.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: marcia29 on November 29, 2016, 11:18:35 AM
It is so inspiring to see all the comments and ideas and progress.  I just passed my 1,000th mile cycling on my under the desk cycle!  The counter flipped back to "0" so I kind of have to start all over again.  During the holidays I will challenge myself to maintain and not be disappointed if I don't lose my goal weight loss of 6-8 pounds a month.  One of the most important things for me is to now be able to look back and see how far I've come and those next 1,000 miles don't look so daunting now.  Thank you for the encouragement!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on December 01, 2016, 09:16:06 PM
My fitbit is officially done, it hasn't sync'd since November 4th.  Does this mean none of my steps counted?

I'll Just have to count them manually.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 02, 2016, 03:51:01 AM
there's a joke in there somewhere given your profession.....


today is the first day of reporting for the twitter challenge by @sdccfit called #NoHolidayGainChallenge. Folks were suppose to weigh themselves last Friday & report the gain/loss.  the goal is to maintain your weight during the holidays.

if folks don't do twitter, your welcome to post here & I'll repost on twitter.  remember we're just looking for the difference not the actual #. 

eta,  I lost 1.8lbs but that was due to turkey day digestion issues.....  i've been tracking my weight on a daily basis for a year or 2 now so i've got a really good sense of where i am digestion wise.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on December 02, 2016, 11:41:31 AM
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My fitbit is officially done, it hasn't sync'd since November 4th.  Does this mean none of my steps counted?

I'll Just have to count them manually.

Have you done the thing where you hook up the charger to your computer and push the little button?  That might work to reset it.  If not call the 800#.  When mine died they sent me a new one, no charge.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on December 02, 2016, 12:03:43 PM
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Have you done the thing where you hook up the charger to your computer and push the little button?  That might work to reset it.  If not call the 800#.  When mine died they sent me a new one, no charge.

I got my brother one for Christmas last year and it died. They offered to send a replacement, or let him upgrade to the newest, fanciest version for $30. Naturally, that's the option he took. ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on December 02, 2016, 01:30:17 PM
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I got my brother one for Christmas last year and it died. They offered to send a replacement, or let him upgrade to the newest, fanciest version for $30. Naturally, that's the option he took. ;)

Lol, of course!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on December 02, 2016, 02:28:07 PM
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there's a joke in there somewhere given your profession.....


today is the first day of reporting for the twitter challenge by @sdccfit called #NoHolidayGainChallenge. Folks were suppose to weigh themselves last Friday & report the gain/loss.  the goal is to maintain your weight during the holidays.

if folks don't do twitter, your welcome to post here & I'll repost on twitter.  remember we're just looking for the difference not the actual #. 

eta,  I lost 1.8lbs but that was due to turkey day digestion issues.....  i've been tracking my weight on a daily basis for a year or 2 now so i've got a really good sense of where i am digestion wise.

Thanks for posting this Alyssa!

Yes...if anyone is interested in joining in the #NoHolidayGainChallenge, it's not too late!

Here's my @SDCCfit Twitter/Facebook post from this morning:

Happy #FitnessFriday! Did #SDCCfit #cardio & weighed myself for the #NoHolidayGainChallenge this morning. I'm -5.4 pounds since 11/25/16!


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on December 03, 2016, 12:27:30 PM
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Have you done the thing where you hook up the charger to your computer and push the little button?  That might work to reset it.  If not call the 800#.  When mine died they sent me a new one, no charge.


Mines too old to replace.  I tried resetting it and that worked!  Thanks for sharing that trick :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Chris on December 03, 2016, 03:02:58 PM
I've been doing a lot of comic book sorting and organizing lately and moving that many comic boxes around is proving to be quite a workout.  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on December 03, 2016, 08:14:12 PM
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Mines too old to replace.  I tried resetting it and that worked!  Thanks for sharing that trick :)

Yay!!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 08, 2016, 05:36:22 AM
reminder, tomorrow is the check in day for the #noholidaygainchallenge [member=5419]Aaron[/member]

post your gain/loss for the week either here or on twitter
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Post by: NCDS on December 08, 2016, 10:23:25 AM
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reminder, tomorrow is the check in day for the #noholidaygainchallenge [member=5419]Aaron[/member]

post your gain/loss for the week either here or on twitter

Tomorrow will be my first weigh then I'll post from there.  Figured it was best to just start on a Friday, even if I am late to the party.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on December 08, 2016, 10:42:34 AM
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Tomorrow will be my first weigh then I'll post from there.  Figured it was best to just start on a Friday, even if I am late to the party.

Welcome to the party @NCDS and thanks for participating!


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on December 09, 2016, 10:33:06 AM
‪#SDCCfit #NoHolidayGainChallenge: +1.6 lbs from last Friday (damn you #OssoBuco #MacNCheese #wine from last night!). Still -4 lbs overall! ‬


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 09, 2016, 12:27:59 PM
I managed to loose 1.2......

On a personal note I'm at a '0' if I loose any more I'll be in a whole 'nother weight bracket.
Yes that is motivation LOL
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: jimy on December 10, 2016, 11:29:17 AM
Sorry I'm a little late to the party, but thought I'd join in, trying not to gain over the holiday...


So starting at a "0" with yesterdays weigh-in.

Good luck to all, stay away from those fancy drinks.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 10, 2016, 01:48:30 PM
oh those fancy drinks are worth the splurge ;)

just don't eat as much rice & pasta!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Chris on December 10, 2016, 07:05:46 PM
I've been giving my house a thorough cleaning top to bottom.  That's very good exercise.

Organizing comes next.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on December 15, 2016, 09:47:03 AM
Hello everyone! Don't forget that the #SDCCfit #NoHolidayGainChallenge check in is tomorrow!


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Post by: alyssa on December 16, 2016, 03:20:46 PM
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The new method of not getting bored on the treadmill

Forgive the bad typing

#noholidayweightgain log in is today!
No gain for me ! No loss either but the treats have been oh soooooo good.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on December 16, 2016, 06:43:50 PM
My body hurts.  I'm still going to my classes at the gym and Pilates but not walking as much.  Maybe I should educate on this "fibromyalgia thing" I was diagnosed with 30 years ago.  I've been avoiding that becuz I'm very suggestible and would right away have any symptoms I learn about.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 17, 2016, 04:51:46 AM
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My body hurts.  I'm still going to my classes at the gym and Pilates but not walking as much.  Maybe I should educate on this "fibromyalgia thing" I was diagnosed with 30 years ago.  I've been avoiding that becuz I'm very suggestible and would right away have any symptoms I learn about.

I would investigate advances in treatments especially since a it's been so long since you were diagnosed. you never know, a fresh set of eyes on the problem may help with little stuff you can do to minimize the pain. Chronic pain is not a good situation-
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: jimy on December 17, 2016, 08:34:35 AM
I'm +1 since last week, luckily no Holiday parties this weekend.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 01, 2017, 05:33:22 AM
since it's officially January, how'd everyone do for weight gain/loss in December?

i think i gained a pound and a half

time to hit the treadmill- What's everyone's workout schedule? time for some mutual support? 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Devorah on January 01, 2017, 08:24:46 AM
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since it's officially January, how'd everyone do for weight gain/loss in December?

i think i gained a pound and a half

time to hit the treadmill- What's everyone's workout schedule? time for some mutual support?

Happy new year! I lost 2 lbs in December but early in the month. Last half of month I've been maintaining. Still doing Fitbit at least 10k a day. I'm also using the 30 day challenge app for strength training. December was the 30 day butt challenge, and in January I'm doing two - abs and arms. I did not meet my goal of doing a legit push up in 2016, so I'll focus on that as well. :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on January 01, 2017, 08:31:56 AM
I'm officially on a diet as of today.  I lost 7 lbs last spring and have put it all back on. I'm already pretty active (muscle, piyo, pilates classes 8 times/wk + walking and hiking) so food reduction is what I need to do.  Also less alcohol, I've never been a big drinker but have had more alcohol in the past 3 months than in the past 3 years.  I'm back to Michelob Ultra, 90 calories, once or twice a week.

Who else is going to work on their " food discipline" this month?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 01, 2017, 08:41:34 AM
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Happy new year! I lost 2 lbs in December but early in the month. Last half of month I've been maintaining. Still doing Fitbit at least 10k a day. I'm also using the 30 day challenge app for strength training. December was the 30 day butt challenge, and in January I'm doing two - abs and arms. I did not meet my goal of doing a legit push up in 2016, so I'll focus on that as well. :)

wow good for you Devorah!  I'm not nearly that hard core, you're an inspiration

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Who else is going to work on their " food discipline" this month?
that's where i am- i've got to cut the chocolate out /whimper/
problem is i've got a bunch of really really good dark chocolate in the house
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Post by: TardisMom on January 01, 2017, 09:23:43 AM
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that's where i am- i've got to cut the chocolate out /whimper/
problem is i've got a bunch of really really good dark chocolate in the house

Today I go through the pantry and throw away lots of perfectly good chocolate, candy, and nuts (other than my healthy almonds).  The food gifts are appreciated at the time received but not after I've eaten them ;)

[member=283]Devorah[/member] you look GREAT in your FB photos!  [member=1]alyssa[/member] you look amazing as well!  It is great seeing you both have so much success working toward your goals!
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Post by: alyssa on January 01, 2017, 09:40:55 AM
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Today I go through the pantry and throw away lots of perfectly good chocolate

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Post by: Chris on January 01, 2017, 09:53:01 AM
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Which wins:  Chocolate or comics?  :)
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Post by: alyssa on January 01, 2017, 10:14:09 AM
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Which wins:  Chocolate or comics?  :)
impossible choice!! I need both, treats for the mind & body
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Post by: Chris on January 01, 2017, 10:39:51 AM
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impossible choice!! I need both, treats for the mind & body

We need to patent:  Comics made of chocolate.

We're gonna be rich!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: FBS on January 01, 2017, 12:37:32 PM
I've put on about 5lbs in a week (damn you chocolate). But now I'm on the diet. Got someone coming to do professional headshots of me at the end of Feb, so have to get my weight down by then. So I'll be hardcoring the exercise and eating healthy for the next six weeks.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 01, 2017, 12:50:57 PM
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I've put on about 5lbs in a week (damn you chocolate). But now I'm on the diet. Got someone coming to do professional headshots of me at the end of Feb, so have to get my weight down by then. So I'll be hardcoring the exercise and eating healthy for the next six weeks.
you might want to re-weight yourself in a few days- it's kinda sounding like excess retention might be a possibility
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Post by: FBS on January 01, 2017, 01:22:14 PM
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you might want to re-weight yourself in a few days- it's kinda sounding like excess retention might be a possibility
I shall take that advice, thanks.
Hopefully it won't be as bad as it first looked on the scales. 😲
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on January 01, 2017, 08:46:56 PM
Minus 6.8 lbs overall (though I may have gained a bit back with the double whammy of the Hall H team holiday dinner this past Friday / my Dad's cooking on New Year's eve). I guess we'll see on the last #NoHolidayGainChallenge check-in this Friday.

I'm going to at least aim to do at least 30 min of cardio every day (preferably in the morning) with at least 3 days of weight training per week.

I've lost 10-12 lbs every year for the past two years...so I'm aiming for another 10 lbs by the time SDCC 2017 rolls around.

Let's go #SDCCfit fam!

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since it's officially January, how'd everyone do for weight gain/loss in December?

i think i gained a pound and a half

time to hit the treadmill- What's everyone's workout schedule? time for some mutual support?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 03, 2017, 07:25:22 AM
i'm being a slug

 ???

i may have to resort to treating myself to pringles to get on the treadmil
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: marcia29 on January 03, 2017, 09:53:58 AM
LOL...I really like the Pringles lightly salted.  And the Wise lightly salted, but they are so hard to find in my area.

I managed to maintain my level during the holidays...barely.  I am bumping up my cycling goal to 30 miles a day this week and each week adding 5 miles up to 50 and I think that is where I am going to stay, and increase the effort level from there. I am adding some light weights in the evening.  I need to get some light weights for my office, too.  But they have to be pretty or I won't pick them up.

With all the cycling, I find that stretching out has become more important, too.  The older I get, the more I have to stretch.

One great side effect I have noticed is that my chronic knee pain has decreased a bunch in the last month or so.  Yippee!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 09, 2017, 09:18:43 PM
I gained 10 pounds during my recent trip... but I'm already back on the wagon, dieting to get it off? I'm hoping a lot of this is water weight.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Chris on January 09, 2017, 09:53:14 PM
I am WILDLY out of shape and 2 things have got me 1-2 belt sizes down:

Step 1:  Throw in Firefly, Hannibal, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, etc DVDs with the volume loud enough to hear throughout the house over step 2.

Step 2:  Clean the house, clear up clutter, throw stuff out/get ready for donation,  pick a junk drawer and clean it out, etc while standing for a few hours at a time.

Step 3:  RUN back to the TV occasionally to see your favorite top 1% of scenes.

Ok, 3 steps.

It works.  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: marcia29 on January 10, 2017, 04:32:08 AM
I ADORE that idea!  There are so many faves that I just want to have on to feel the 'aura' of goodness.  I am going to try this.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on January 10, 2017, 07:42:46 AM
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I gained 10 pounds during my recent trip... but I'm already back on the wagon, dieting to get it off? I'm hoping a lot of this is water weight.

Hope you had a great time on your cruise!

I'm on my "track my calories" routine for the month of January, then will decide about February, etc.  One week down!  I had gained 8 lbs since last spring, just don't want the trend to continue.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on January 10, 2017, 08:29:45 AM
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Hope you had a great time on your cruise!

I'm on my "track my calories" routine for the month of January, then will decide about February, etc.  One week down!  I had gained 8 lbs since last spring, just don't want the trend to continue.

Thanks, I did! I kept to 2 meals a day, making sure I did a 16 hour fast each day. I still ate more than I am used to doing, but we'll see the real result at the end of this week, after I 'cleanse'. But it's worth going on vacation and enjoying myself. You can't always be fussing about what you eat or life is just not fun. ;)

I hear you on the slow gain! That has always been my problem, which is why I have to use a 'benchmark'. I have a benchmark weight, and I make sure before I go on vacation that I am at this weight. Then when I return, I immediately diet to get back to the benchmark weight. Although depending on the damage, that can take months. But if I do this, then I don't 'allow' myself the slow gain that I would otherwise have. 

Ooh, and I got a Garmin Vivofit 3 for Christmas. I am liking it so far, especially that I can actually use it as a watch, and that I don't have to constantly charge it!
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Post by: Chris on January 10, 2017, 06:34:32 PM
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I ADORE that idea!  There are so many faves that I just want to have on to feel the 'aura' of goodness.  I am going to try this.

It really works.  You get exercise, good entertainment, and your house is clean and uncluttered.  It's made of win.  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: sisustylegirl on January 11, 2017, 03:32:44 PM
I have been totally hiding from my Fitbit but I appreciate all the requests for challenges.  I just need to strap it back on.

If I am going to do Captain Marvel this year (finally!), I better get spandex ready.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on January 11, 2017, 10:21:26 PM
I am going to try a new exercise, pushing a wheel chair!  If anyone has done this please let me know what muscles to work in advanced.

My friends disability over the years has become worse and I found out she hasn't gone to the Star Wars and the Power of Costume because she can't walk all the way through it.  I'm putting my foot down and taking her.  We will have to rent a wheel chair and I want to make sure I am tip top so I can make her experience a good one!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NoOtherOptions! on January 12, 2017, 05:59:11 AM
I lift 4 days a week, play basketball one day a week (more when it's nicer out but we play indoors now), and I walk to/from work.  I walk (sans workouts) 25 miles a week since I live in NYC I have no car.  I find that using "new years" as an excuse is silly.  The gym empties out by the end of January.  Since may of 2015, I've lost 25lbs not that I was huge to begin with.  I'm 6"2 200lbs and feel great.  I find it's the little changes that make a difference.  I don't drink Mon-Friday anymore, don't eat candy, no desserts, etc.  It's not that you wake up one day and are "healthy" it's putting one foot in front of the other day after day, month after month, it's progress not perfection. So good luck to all! Let's b e better in 2017!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 12, 2017, 07:18:15 AM
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..... it's putting one foot in front of the other day after day, month after month, it's progress not perfection. So good luck to all! Let's b e better in 2017!

some people find hard rules, like no deserts or drinking to be insurmountable. I tend to go more along the lines of, i won't have cheescake today..... :) but the main idea is right, it's the daily small choices that produce lasting control of ones weight/fitness. we use to call this a change in lifestyle & everyone finds their own balance.
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Post by: NoOtherOptions! on January 12, 2017, 08:23:47 AM
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some people find hard rules, like no deserts or drinking to be insurmountable. I tend to go more along the lines of, i won't have cheescake today..... :) but the main idea is right, it's the daily small choices that produce lasting control of ones weight/fitness. we use to call this a change in lifestyle & everyone finds their own balance.

It's not a "hard rule" but more of a guide line.  Some people eat sweets daily, cutback from 4 days a week to the weekends.  Make it a treat, not a part of your diet.  The part that makes me roll my eyes is when people go "oh it's a new year im gonna get in shape;" new years shouldn't be the motivation because you'll flame out if that's all that pushes you.  Not to mention people that only do cardio, for every 1lb of muscle mass you add you burn over 100 calories extra a day doing absolutely nothing. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 12, 2017, 08:36:38 AM
I think both of you have a point. The idea is to cut back on excesses, and I agree with Alyssa that if you cut something out entirely, you will eventually fail because you will just crave it too much. At least, that's been my experience. So I've found that doing what NoOtherOptions has suggested (cutting back on weekdays, but allowing myself some treats on weekends, or allowing myself to 'pig out' on trips) is a good compromise.

As for me... it looks like 7-8 of my 10 pound holiday gain was water weight/stuff in my gut, as I've been able to drop it fast this week! This means that I only have 2-3 pounds of 'real' gain to work off. I know, being excited by a gain doesn't sound right, but this is the lowest holiday gain I've had in... well I can't remember.

Hope everyone else is doing well getting back on the wagon after the holidays!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 16, 2017, 10:36:29 AM
first day back on the treadmill after surgery .... i finished what i set out to do & didn't feel horrible  ::)

i've gained weight....
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on January 16, 2017, 10:44:41 AM
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first day back on the treadmill after surgery .... i finished what i set out to do & didn't feel horrible  ::)

i've gained weight....

Glad you are back at it! 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 16, 2017, 10:54:52 AM
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Glad you are back at it! 
thx, did you ever get your medical thing sorted ?
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Post by: TardisMom on January 16, 2017, 03:20:36 PM
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thx, did you ever get your medical thing sorted ?

No, I've been feeling okay so haven't followed through.  I need to go in for routine blood work in a few weeks so I'll address it then.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on January 17, 2017, 04:19:41 PM
I go for routine blood work so often (every 3 months) that they know me at the lab in the same way that they know me at the LCS  ;)

So if there isn't pre registration this Saturday then I am most likely taking part in a practice climb for a stair climbing event I'm doing with the Lung Association in April. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on January 18, 2017, 11:25:22 PM
Welcome back Alyssa!  :)

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first day back on the treadmill after surgery .... i finished what i set out to do & didn't feel horrible  ::)

i've gained weight....
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on January 19, 2017, 12:07:37 AM
Good job on the weight loss! I second the idea of little changes making a difference.

My primary SDCCfit goal is actually a 5 year plan to go from 225 lbs...down to 175.

I'm toying with trying to do a secondary SDCCfit goal, which is to either bench press 405 lbs once or bench press 225 lbs thirty times. Both of which I was able to do 10-12 years ago (but getting my weight down is more important to me at this point).

To reach my weight loss goal by SDCC 2017, I'm going to try to:


If I can be consistent...I'm sure I can do it (and so can you!).

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I lift 4 days a week, play basketball one day a week (more when it's nicer out but we play indoors now), and I walk to/from work.  I walk (sans workouts) 25 miles a week since I live in NYC I have no car.  I find that using "new years" as an excuse is silly.  The gym empties out by the end of January.  Since may of 2015, I've lost 25lbs not that I was huge to begin with.  I'm 6"2 200lbs and feel great.  I find it's the little changes that make a difference.  I don't drink Mon-Friday anymore, don't eat candy, no desserts, etc.  It's not that you wake up one day and are "healthy" it's putting one foot in front of the other day after day, month after month, it's progress not perfection. So good luck to all! Let's b e better in 2017!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 29, 2017, 05:49:40 PM
arggg

my jawbone fitness band broke

i got the jawbone u3 because it's not wide & doesn't look like a fitness band.

i can't see buying another jawbone if it's going to break
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Devorah on January 29, 2017, 05:52:10 PM
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arggg

my jawbone fitness band broke

i got the jawbone u3 because it's not wide & doesn't look like a fitness band.

i can't see buying another jawbone if it's going to break

Get a Fitbit! Come to the dark side.

One of us, one of us...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 29, 2017, 06:02:13 PM
but the one i want is $140......  ???

ik, ik i'll break down & buy one in a couple of hours.  yeah that's the limit of my self control
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 29, 2017, 06:04:04 PM
Just to stir the pot.... I got a Garmin Viviofit 3 for Christmas. I really like it because it shows the time by default (i.e. it is actually a watch) and doesn't require charging. The internal battery lasts at least a year. It doesn't have access to the FitBit social network, but that's not actually a negative for me. ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 30, 2017, 08:04:00 AM
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Get a Fitbit! Come to the dark side.

One of us, one of us...

ik, & I would enjoy that but i really do like the jawbone & to get a replacement is only $50

sry to not be joining everyone on fitbit.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 31, 2017, 05:46:47 AM
Looks like we'll be doing a Fit episode on the hangout Feb 19th! [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member] might have to talk pre-reg fall out LOL

I'm back on track after the medical stuff (yay). Still havent been able to get back into the strength training due to the physical stuff.  it's really interesting how much the strength training helped shape the body & helped the specific areas.  I've always kinda discounted people when they went on and on and on abt that... /silly me/

How are folks doing? getting their work outs in? 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on January 31, 2017, 09:54:15 AM
[member=1]alyssa[/member] glad you are back on track!  Re: the strength training, I agree, when I started pilates I was really surprised at the changes (and definition!).

I'm trying to lose my additional lbs from the fall.  I'm doing well keeping up with workouts, though my Fitbit #s don't always reflect it.  Controlling my eating is difficult at night but I'm working on it.  I'm feeling decent so that helps.

Anyone else have an update?

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 31, 2017, 11:06:48 AM
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  Controlling my eating is difficult at night but I'm working on it. 

nail head --- i'm good till 7pm....then i crash and burn. LOL My sisters comment was (and mind you she's abt 10 years younger then me, we have yuge age differences in my family)
"just go to bed earlier"  /palm plant/ I am not going to start going to bed at 7pm!

this time of the year is soooo bloody hard given the colder weather- i just want meatloaf & mashed potatoes-

does the weather effect folks in the south as much as it does here up north?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 31, 2017, 01:21:57 PM
I sometimes get the munchies in the evenings, and it's hard when the rest of my family is snacking on something and I can't. I find that a bottle of Coke Zero (or fizzy water if I don't want the caffeine that late at night) helps, because it gives me something to hold in my hands and helps fill my stomach, but without any calories.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Devorah on January 31, 2017, 01:26:27 PM
I like to eat a snack in the evening and I don't deprive myself - when I feel deprived that's when I'm more likely to fall off the wagon and into a giant plate of cheese fries. I make sure throughout the day I'm eating right so I have enough calories left over for a snack. I use the Fitbit app to count calories. :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on January 31, 2017, 02:00:37 PM
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this time of the year is soooo bloody hard given the colder weather- i just want meatloaf & mashed potatoes-

does the weather effect folks in the south as much as it does here up north?

When we moved to Arizona 20 years ago I thought, Yay, no more cold and flu season, it is warm here then!

But no, same cold and flu season as Ohio.  Bummer.

As far as food, I think it is the same thing, but we need comfort food at much warmer temps.  75 degrees is soup season, anything below 65 is Break out the Gravy.

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I sometimes get the munchies in the evenings, and it's hard when the rest of my family is snacking on something and I can't. I find that a bottle of Coke Zero (or fizzy water if I don't want the caffeine that late at night) helps, because it gives me something to hold in my hands and helps fill my stomach, but without any calories.
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I like to eat a snack in the evening and I don't deprive myself - when I feel deprived that's when I'm more likely to fall off the wagon and into a giant plate of cheese fries. I make sure throughout the day I'm eating right so I have enough calories left over for a snack. I use the Fitbit app to count calories. :)

This is probably the wrong thing to do, but I've been having a Mich Ultra some evenings.  90ish calories but with fizz.  I seem to do better avoiding food when I have my beer.  Oh, and handfuls of carrots to munch on, that doesn't count as food, right???
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 31, 2017, 02:29:13 PM
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  Oh, and handfuls of carrots to munch on, that doesn't count as food, right???

in my plan fruit & veg don't count but all i want are chips & chocolate

/puddle of hysterics/

I hear you [member=283]Devorah[/member] i don't deprive myself- if i want something i eat it but it's not just A snack. more like chocolate and a half bag of popcorn and.... and.... LOL I need to make a huge bowl of plain air popped unbuttered popcorn. That way i wont' think of dark chocolate.

i've tried the diet fizzy stuff. it works for a while
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on February 02, 2017, 04:20:19 AM
Boo.

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ik, & I would enjoy that but i really do like the jawbone & to get a replacement is only $50

sry to not be joining everyone on fitbit.



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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on February 02, 2017, 04:34:40 AM
Nice! Can't wait to see The Mighty Jerd in the hangout! Also...glad to see you are back on track Alyssa!

I have a goal to bench press 315lbs by SDCC (this year's...lol) and also to lose 10 lbs of weight. So I'll be starting the weight training today (in addition to my 30 min of morning cardio...which I'm trying to do every morning).

The last two weeks have been tough workout wise because of work, freelance projects and the blog/podcast...but I've been eating sort of cleanly (except for the last two days ) so my weight hasn't changed much from last Friday's #SDCCfit #NoGainSDCCchallenge weigh in.

Speaking of podcasts, we recorded an SDCCfit focused #HallHshow with Stephanie Shamblin Gray who is active with SDCCfit on Twitter (I'll be posting it on Friday...for "Fitness Friday").

Have a great day everyone!



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Looks like we'll be doing a Fit episode on the hangout Feb 19th! [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member] might have to talk pre-reg fall out LOL

I'm back on track after the medical stuff (yay). Still havent been able to get back into the strength training due to the physical stuff.  it's really interesting how much the strength training helped shape the body & helped the specific areas.  I've always kinda discounted people when they went on and on and on abt that... /silly me/

How are folks doing? getting their work outs in?



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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on February 03, 2017, 05:10:08 AM
my sister is so funny ... we're both doing the weight watchers, she's been in the program for years... WW has two programs, one where you track everything you eat & the other where you only eat off a certain list. she's been on the 'eat off a list' program.

 we regularly talk weight struggles. last call she reported great results, i asked how, she responded, 'tracking'.   Who knew... LOL watching what and how much you put in the mouth-  >:D

it looks like we're going to New Orleans after wonderCon- i am ecstatic- we havent been on a vaka together in years! Plus we're both on WW- so can split the food, etc we're both foodies and want to try new dishes but find the portions are just too big or we want to try a couple of things.

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on February 03, 2017, 01:01:02 PM
‪Happy Fitness Friday!

If you have some time...please check out our #SDCCfit #SDCC #HallHshow #podcast with Horror News Network journalist Stephanie Shamblin Gray (and get your workout in today )!

http://hallh.com/2017/02/hall-h-show-ep-9-sdccfit-stephanie-shamblin-gray/‬


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on February 08, 2017, 10:26:29 AM
I climbed the Aon Center in downtown Los Angeles yesterday and now I can say that I'm able to leap tall buildings in 15 and 1/2 minutes!   No roof access on this day so we had to end our climbs at floor 55.   

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I'll get in another practice climb or two before the actual event on April 8, the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb which I'm doing in honor of my late father and lung cancer victims everywhere.   I think I'm just about ready and the only thing to worry about for the time being is the fund raising goal. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 08, 2017, 10:36:22 AM
That's awesome, Brand! Were you able to keep climbing continuously, or did you have to take breaks?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on February 08, 2017, 10:49:51 AM
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That's awesome, Brand! Were you able to keep climbing continuously, or did you have to take breaks?

Thanks TJ!   No breaks but it's really distracting to see the floor numbers and then do the mental arithmetic of "okay only 30 more to go...only 25 more...etc.".   I had music to listen to so next time I'll try to focus more on that and not go crazy counting down the floors  ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on February 08, 2017, 11:28:31 AM
Great job, [member=819]brand4d2[/member] !!  Very impressed!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on February 08, 2017, 11:30:29 AM
Way to go @brand4d2!


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 08, 2017, 12:21:04 PM
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Thanks TJ!   No breaks but it's really distracting to see the floor numbers and then do the mental arithmetic of "okay only 30 more to go...only 25 more...etc.".   I had music to listen to so next time I'll try to focus more on that and not go crazy counting down the floors  ;)

Wow! I'll admit that after about 5 floorsI am generally huffing and puffing and after 10- I would need a break for sure. You rock!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on February 08, 2017, 03:20:56 PM
For what it's worth, I honestly believe anyone can work themselves into shape to do this!   

When I was suffering severe diabetic symptoms and had not been diagnosed yet, I was in what I would call "negative levels of fitness" and would be completely out of gas just walking out of the house and up a slight incline.   Even just waking up, I would feel a tremendous amount of fatigue already.   

Once I did get diagnosed, it was sooooo overwhelming all the things that my doctors said I needed to do.   As many of you have probably experienced with your fitness plans, counting carbs and calories for every meal is tremendous work and takes time to get used to.    I knew realistically I didn't have enough time on the schedule nor enough mental energy to even come up with a daily exercise schedule so I brainstormed for ways I could get some limited but regular exercise while maximing the benefits.   Fortunately I had steep hills near where I lived at the time so twice a week I would go for 10 minute workouts where I would go up and down the hills until my lungs couldn't take it (usually just two trips) and then the rest of the time, walk around the block.   

It was really, really tough but I needed to stick to it because my primary care said that at my current sugar levels I was headed for severe kidney and liver damage if I wasn't there already.   

Gradually, everything became a bit easier - counting carbs, managing glucose levels, the hill workouts, my lungs and legs got stronger, somehow I figured out that faster choppy steps are better than lumbering T-rex power steps.   I moved away to another neighborhood but was fortunate to find that a park in the area has something like the steps out of "Rocky" and so that's where I train nowadays.   

In my school years, I was usually one of the last picked for teams so it's not like I was ever any sort of athlete.   Anyone who is motivated enough can do this too I truly believe!   

For me, getting ready for this event has meant a great deal...to make a long story short, my father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer right after I returned from SDCC last summer and only made it until October.   So just knowing that I had this upcoming chance to both honor him and to fight for lung cancer victims everywhere has meant everything!








Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Pyramid on March 06, 2017, 10:02:05 PM
Lots of inspiring posts here!

I have now walked 1,204 km playing Pokemon Go.  No joke.  748 miles.  Might just walk down from Davis, CA to SDCC this year.  ;)  As great as that is I have been at too many pubs/breweries late at night and the carbs negate the walking so I am not gaining weight but I'm not losing it either.  Up to 40 pushups in a row and I do 100 each day.  Same with sit ups.  :)  Tonight's dinner was blanched broccoli,  BBQ chicken, cheesy rice washed down with bottle of Gigantic.  Gotta get back to svelte self hahaha ...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on March 07, 2017, 07:19:23 AM
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Lots of inspiring posts here!

I have now walked 1,204 km playing Pokemon Go.  No joke.  748 miles.  Might just walk down from Davis, CA to SDCC this year.  ;)  As great as that is I have been at too many pubs/breweries late at night and the carbs negate the walking so I am not gaining weight but I'm not losing it either.  Up to 40 pushups in a row and I do 100 each day.  Same with sit ups.  :)  Tonight's dinner was blanched broccoli,  BBQ chicken, cheesy rice washed down with bottle of Gigantic.  Gotta get back to svelte self hahaha ...

Good work, keep it up!! :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on April 06, 2017, 02:48:12 PM
This Saturday is the big day!   Open reg, of course, but also my 63 story stair climb for the Lung Association!   Months of training has all come to this and I'm pretty sure that I'd like to do this every year in honor of my late father.   

Gonna be like a leaf upon the wind up those stairs!    ;)
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Post by: TardisMom on April 06, 2017, 03:15:09 PM
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This Saturday is the big day!   Open reg, of course, but also my 63 story stair climb for the Lung Association!   Months of training has all come to this and I'm pretty sure that I'd like to do this every year in honor of my late father.   

Gonna be like a leaf upon the wind up those stairs!    ;)

I love that you're doing this to honor your dad!  You'll do great!!!!!!!! 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on April 08, 2017, 11:38:37 PM
So open reg and my tower climb for the Lung Association were today

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That's the Aon Center in downtown Los Angeles and in all of its 63 floor glory

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It took me 18:03 to reach the roof which was 134th out of 498 participants

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View from the roof, not a great quality shot admittedly but I was extremely exhausted at that point and lacked the energy for better pictures.

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A few minutes of rest later...i am one with the force and the force is with me, i am one with the force and the force is with me, i am one with the force and the force is with me....Hold on, isn't that the Funko SDCC exclusive BB-8 from last summer???   Who goes up 63 floors to take a BB-8 thumbs up photo anyhow?    ;)

It felt extremely rewarding to be able to do this in memory of my father and to further lung disease research.   In the course of fundraising, I learned just how many people I know are affected by all the various terrible lung diseases and so this was just as much for them as my dad.   I trained my best for this and yet even still, at floor #48, my lungs were telling me that they might not be good to go the rest of the way so I really had to drag myself to the finish.   Worth it though, totally totally worth it and this will definitely become a yearly tradition for me just like SDCC!   





Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 08, 2017, 11:48:53 PM
Congrats [member=819]brand4d2[/member] ! That's awesome!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 09, 2017, 12:31:06 AM
That's fantastic! Congrats on your achievement, Brand!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on April 09, 2017, 08:23:22 AM
Congrats to you and BB-8!!   I'll see you on the Sails steps in July :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Mel on April 09, 2017, 09:54:02 AM
I thought I was in good walking shape until WonderCon last weekend. I wore my Fitbit and ranged from 16,000 steps on my lowest day to 20,000 on my highest. I never did slow down, but it took me Monday and Tuesday after to recover and not wince every time I moved ahahahaha
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on April 10, 2017, 12:10:39 PM
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Congrats to you and BB-8!!   I'll see you on the Sails steps in July :)

Oooooh, the Sails steps would be a great place to train!   However, security seems to guard them extremely tightly (if only they guarded the walkway between Hall H and the tents/switchbacks as tightly!)

I've already signed up for the Fight for Air Climb for next year!   It really was amazing to do this alongside so many others who have been negatively impacted by lung diseases and reading the wall of dedications before my start time brought out a lot of tears I have to say.   My younger sister wants to participate as well - she runs marathons and trains all year round and so her level of fitness is like hundreds of times better than mine. 

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: nvj29 on April 12, 2017, 10:19:36 AM
Back in the gym after a very long hiatus. Trying to get more fit and SDCCfit.

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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: CaseyJones14 on April 12, 2017, 11:22:04 AM
I'm a pretty big Funko collector and almost every weekend I drive around to a bunch of stores (sometimes as many as 15-20) looking for stuff. I always make sure to park as far away as possible from the store so I get some extra walking in :D It might sound silly, but it adds up!

Other than that now that it's nice outside I've been taking my dog for more walks and just trying to get out and about - every little bit helps!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on April 12, 2017, 11:44:18 AM
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I'm a pretty big Funko collector and almost every weekend I drive around to a bunch of stores (sometimes as many as 15-20) looking for stuff. I always make sure to park as far away as possible from the store so I get some extra walking in :D It might sound silly, but it adds up!

Other than that now that it's nice outside I've been taking my dog for more walks and just trying to get out and about - every little bit helps!

The steps sure do add up when you are out collectible hunting!   I'm mainly Star Wars and Marvel figures but dabble with a bit of Funko and am lucky enough to have a Gamestop, Walgreen's, TRU and Target within walking distance.   I've found a few exclusive Pops just by walking - Ms. Marvel/Kamala, Unmasked Gwenpool, Rey with X-wing helmet.   

If I can hit all those stores by walking and then a 20 min drive to the nearby Walmart, that's usually good for 15,000-20,000 steps which is really good.   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: AzT on April 15, 2017, 09:54:58 PM
Having Mairghread Scott and Jason Enright in this gym's front page photo is automatic cred:

http://www.nerdstronggym.com/

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/15/style/workouts-for-nerds.html
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 19, 2017, 09:04:00 AM
I am tremendously proud to report I only gained 2-3 lb on my six week trip.  I'm calling this a win! Especially since 95% of the food was yummy!  ;D

I do need to up my fitness level tho.
are there any groups together or does anyone want to do a group focused on cardio & a little bit of strength training?
[member=5419]Aaron[/member] #sdccfit
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Jim Watari on April 19, 2017, 09:41:13 AM
We really need to start challenging each other in Fibit :D
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on April 19, 2017, 09:50:50 AM
I have a two year old son so I get plenty of exercise chasing that little guy around  :P

I also walk four or five days a week. 

The best SDCCI exercise regimen:
1. if you're a Hall H/Ballroom 20 person, practice:
    a) socializing with strangers - walk up to random people in grocery stores, malls, wherever and strike up a conversation.  Keep it simple.  Maybe at the grocery store ask someone to hold you place in line for a minute or two to keep your skills sharp
    b) practice sleeping outside: go camping in the backyard or local park.  Bring minimal 'essentials.'  Then wakeup fairly early the next morning, again ask a stranger to hold your non-existent place in a non-existent line, and in return offer to buy the stranger starbucks.
    c) PRACTICE APPLYING DEODORANT & BRUSHING YOUR TEETH in public a few times

2. if you're in the exhibit hall
    a) practice short sprinting, preferably in zig-zag patterns.  For good results, practice sprint-walking where you are technically moving faster than walking but don't look like you're running.  For BEST results recruit roughly 1000 friends to amass in a smallish area you have to avoid hitting/stepping on/brushing up against, etc.
    b) practice fishing for information with strangers.  Want free booth swag but dunno what there is/when it'll come out?  Practice asking for information in a round-about manner
    c) practice "staking out" businesses, restaurants, etc.  Want free booth swag and the booth peeps won't divulge when the cool swag will go out? Practice by staking out a fast food restaurant, waiting for someone behind the counter to bring, say, fries to a customer.  Then power-walk (as you practiced above)/b-line it to the line and also order fries.  You may get weird looks because in the normal world this is creepy, but we're not training for the normal world now, are we.
    d) PRACTICE APPLYING DEODORANT & BRUSHING YOUR TEETH in public a few times
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Devorah on April 20, 2017, 04:10:56 PM
The husband just got a great deal on Groupon...Snap Fitness 6 month membership for $69 total. This works out to $11.50/mo instead of $29.95/mo.

It will only show me local deals so I'm not sure this special is nationwide or local to me (DC area), but it's worth Googling to see. :)

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Iris on April 25, 2017, 10:20:56 AM
So, my plans for getting more in shape (and a fitbit) had a wrench thrown in. At 25 (end of last year), I had a stroke at the end of October and another at the beginning of December. I somehow, and idiotically, managed to ignore the first and was in denial the first day about the second. But, I ended up hospitalized for three days for the second. The second stroke unleashed the flood-gates to nonstop migraines. Turned out, I have an extremely rare, degenerative cerebrovascular disease that required two brain surgery procedures, for both sides.

As a result, I've basically been on necessary bed rest from December through the end of March. Having fun with continued mini-strokes occasionally (or they think it may actually be minor seizures.) Basically, I'm probably in the worst shape I've ever been, but on the other hand... so many health issues that I mentioned prior in the thread, are suddenly explained. However, simple tasks are now exhausting me and it doesn't help that the mini-strokes/minor-seizures make me even more exhausted.

Good news, I'm going into a more intensive combined therapy program (brain injury program) that combines Speech, Physical, Occupational, and other therapies you might need as well. They're going to working on me getting my endurance back and a ton of other things because my speech is still screwed up etc. So I might have a chance on not being in pathetic shape in three months, at least.

So, since I never had a chance to get a fitbit, as many people in this thread have them, and I've seen a lot on amazon that I didn't see last time I looked, does anyone have any particular recommendations for one?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on April 26, 2017, 10:32:06 AM
I'm so sorry that you've had to go through all that,  Iris_aya!   Hope your recovery is going well!   

As for Fitbits, it seems like a lot of newer models have been introduced on the market and most likely, those of us using Fitbits on here have much older models.   If heart rate is something that you'll need to be tracking then go with the Alta or Charge 2.   Otherwise any of the lower priced ones (Zip, Flex, One) will do.   

Best wishes on your continued recovery!   



Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 26, 2017, 10:54:59 AM
Agreed, best wishes for a good recovery [member=1256]Iris_aya[/member] !

I'm trying to convince myself I should go burn off my overabundance of Hotelpocalypse nervous energy on the elliptical, but so far I haven't moved, lol...

ETA: I did eventually go. :)
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Post by: Pyramid on April 26, 2017, 11:19:35 AM
Wishing you the best Iris_aya!
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Post by: TardisMom on April 26, 2017, 02:57:51 PM
[member=1256]Iris_aya[/member] So sorry you are going through this!  And best wishes your recovery goes smoothly!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Iris on April 26, 2017, 04:06:38 PM
[member=819]brand4d2[/member] [member=1291]semigeekgirl[/member] [member=1731]Pyramid[/member] [member=842]TardisMom[/member]

Thank you all, so much, for the well wishes! Recovery is going well, and probably a bit faster than my doctors expected. Extremely frustrating though, of course ^^. It's both unfortunate that this cropped up when I'm so young (though this particular disease generally does in the mid-20s) but also fortunate because it means my recovery is generally faster considering how serious the early strokes were.

brand4d2:

That's a really good point that I hadn't considered, about the heart-rate. A result of the worsening symptoms (the first major symptoms about 4 years ago that eveyr doctor wrote-odd) was a sudden increase in my heart rate and eventually blood pressure. After the surgeries all stats have been all over the place, and they do want me to monitor all aspects, and I imagine especially during exercise considering the type of surgeries they had to perform. Just a shame I can't get one that'll monitor my blood pressure regularly without having to remember to use a cuff regularly.
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Post by: debster on April 26, 2017, 05:40:42 PM
[member=1256]Iris_aya[/member]  , Best wishes on your recovery!

I just bought a Fitbit Charge 2 in January because the company I work for has health incentives where the number of steps you walk each day and tracking your fitness adds up points - and they pay you if you hit different levels with the points. I like my Charge 2 - I have a small wrist and worried it would be huge on me, but it's actually just a little bit big. If the Alta had the heart rate at the time I was buying, I might have considered that one. But I've been happy with mine. I already had to get it replaced once though because it died on me, but the Fitbit people were pretty good at replacing it.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Iris on April 27, 2017, 07:22:26 AM
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[member=1256]Iris_aya[/member]  , Best wishes on your recovery!

I just bought a Fitbit Charge 2 in January because the company I work for has health incentives where the number of steps you walk each day and tracking your fitness adds up points - and they pay you if you hit different levels with the points. I like my Charge 2 - I have a small wrist and worried it would be huge on me, but it's actually just a little bit big. If the Alta had the heart rate at the time I was buying, I might have considered that one. But I've been happy with mine. I already had to get it replaced once though because it died on me, but the Fitbit people were pretty good at replacing it.

First, thanks for the best wishes!

I was considering the Charge 2 moreso because of the heart rate tracking, and I think your comments have further supported my thought on that. Especially with FitBit being good about replacing it.
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Post by: Aaron on April 29, 2017, 09:46:31 AM
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Back in the gym after a very long hiatus. Trying to get more fit and SDCCfit.

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Awesome! Welcome back to getting #SDCCfit! What kind of workouts do you do at the gym?

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Post by: Angology on April 29, 2017, 01:15:43 PM
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First, thanks for the best wishes!

I was considering the Charge 2 moreso because of the heart rate tracking, and I think your comments have further supported my thought on that. Especially with FitBit being good about replacing it.
Want to also send out best wishes for your recovery! So sorry that you had to go through all of that.

I have a Fitbit Alta and love it. They did just come out with the Alta HR, but if heart rate is critical for you, I would probably recommend the Charge 2 as they have been offering it on that model for longer. As an early adopter on the Alta, there were some kinks at first, so you never know if that might be the case with the Alta HR. I love the Alta, and will probably get the HR version next. It has a nice sleek profile and you can switch out bands easily and they are readily available from third parties. It looks like this is also the case for the Charge 2.

You might not be up for challenges, but there is an #SDCCFit group on fitbit.com (although not very active-I think we need to remedy that!)
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Post by: spritegirl24_7 on April 29, 2017, 06:55:42 PM
It's been an interesting last year for me. Last June I had the first of a series of major surgeries to remove a lot of excess skin that I have after losing about 240 lbs. I had weight loss surgery in Dec. 2013 & have completely changed my eating habits/lifestyle since then. The surgery last June involved a 360 degree incision around the lower torso and a vertical incision from that incision up to right below the chest. They removed 15 lbs of skin from my entire torso.

I had some healing issues post surgery where an area didn't get a good blood supply, and the tissue became necrotic and died. This complication kept me from being able to go to SDCC for the first time since I started going in 2011 because I had to have a second surgery to debride the dead tissue and close the area at the end of July. Even after that surgery, there was a small spot that didn't heal, so i spent August-October with a literal hole in my stomach as it was packed with gauze and healed from the inside out.

In December, I had the second surgery on my legs that removed another few pounds of excess skin. No big issues healing from that one, thank goodness, so I was finally cleared for exercise in February! So, since then I have finally started going back to my boot camp 3-4 days a week, plus walking/jogging on the treadmill when at home a few days a week.

My goal is to be in good shape for all the walking and standing that comes with SDCC every year & get ready for my final surgery that will be coming up this December. I'm not taking another chance of missing SDCC by having a surgery in the summer again.  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on May 11, 2017, 08:41:04 AM
Ten weeks until SDCC!!  Woo hoo!  How's everyone coming on their fitness goals?
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Post by: superkatchick on May 11, 2017, 10:59:05 AM
I try to stay active and eat healthy 75% of the time, Insanity is my go to home workout however walking is my downfall! I enjoy walking but outside of Con's I don't do a lot of it so bumping my 4-5,000 steps a day up closer to 10,000 by the end of June is my goal! Last year I tracked crazy step numbers on my FitBit and had some ankle swellage and leg pain going on by day 4. I attended a local con last weekend and did great getting over 10,000 every day so hopefully I can keep it up! I am still playing Pokemon Go and the weather in my area is finally getting nice enough I can get out and try to catch em all!
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Post by: semigeekgirl on May 11, 2017, 11:32:27 AM
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Ten weeks until SDCC!!  Woo hoo!  How's everyone coming on their fitness goals?

I've been really committed to keeping my daily calories down (for me, eating less works better for weight loss than additional exercise) and I'm having success but it's super sloooooow. Trying to get back in the habit of elliptical 3-4 times a week on top of my weekly aerial fitness class, but it's been a busy month so it's been closer to 1-2 times. I never miss class unless I'm deathly ill, though!

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Post by: accelerate on May 11, 2017, 12:15:31 PM
I'm normally a really fit guy. I run marathons -- 36 in all -- and averaged 50 miles a week, 2200+ miles a year since 2011. I ran Boston Marathon in 2015, so I like to think I was the only one who ran Boston and went to SDCC that year

But I suffered several health issues earlier this year which I'm still recovering from, and I've basically had to start from square one. Whereas I used to crank out 10 miles at lunch no problem, even running just four miles now is rough. I just gotta be patient in getting back to my previous fitness level.


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Post by: TardisMom on May 17, 2017, 07:05:24 PM
I'm really mad at my Fitbit. 

I recently got an iPhone and was playing with all the neat features, including the step counter.  The numbers were noticeably higher than my Fitbit step numbers so I did a test, and took a walk with my Fitbit, the iPhone step counter, and the Pacer app, and counted my steps in my head as well.  The iPhone and Pacer numbers were quite close to each other and to my count in my head, but the Fitbit number was 15% lower!  So I did a longer walk and the numbers were even more out of whack --- 4.2 miles, with Pacer at 8000 steps, iPhone at 8200, and Fitbit at 6300.

So I guess my Fitbit is now my watch that lights up  :-\
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Post by: Devorah on May 17, 2017, 07:49:21 PM
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I'm really mad at my Fitbit. 

I recently got an iPhone and was playing with all the neat features, including the step counter.  The numbers were noticeably higher than my Fitbit step numbers so I did a test, and took a walk with my Fitbit, the iPhone step counter, and the Pacer app, and counted my steps in my head as well.  The iPhone and Pacer numbers were quite close to each other and to my count in my head, but the Fitbit number was 15% lower!  So I did a longer walk and the numbers were even more out of whack --- 4.2 miles, with Pacer at 8000 steps, iPhone at 8200, and Fitbit at 6300.

So I guess my Fitbit is now my watch that lights up  :-\

I have the Fitbit Charge HR and I've known it was shorting me for a while now. I guess I don't really mind, it would be worse if it was giving me extra steps. It's much more accurate when I fasten it around my bra strap but that's not a look I can rock all day long.  ::) I'm thinking of switching to the Fitbit One or Fitbit Zip as they clip on and are supposedly more accurate.
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Post by: brand4d2 on May 17, 2017, 09:15:50 PM
I have the opposite problem as you, TardisMom.   My iphone 6 (which is going to be replaced soon) is the one shortchanging me for steps and flights climbed while my Fitbit One gives higher numbers.   
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Post by: TardisMom on May 17, 2017, 09:22:19 PM
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I have the Fitbit Charge HR and I've known it was shorting me for a while now. I guess I don't really mind, it would be worse if it was giving me extra steps. It's much more accurate when I fasten it around my bra strap but that's not a look I can rock all day long.  ::) I'm thinking of switching to the Fitbit One or Fitbit Zip as they clip on and are supposedly more accurate.
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I have the opposite problem as you, TardisMom.   My iphone 6 (which is going to be replaced soon) is the one shortchanging me for steps and flights climbed while my Fitbit One gives higher numbers.   

Thanks for the feedback.  I guess my main concern is long walks and hikes, I'd like accurate info for those.  I'm not as interested in the daily totals since I go to classes at the gym and Pilates and I know I'm doing the important stuff.  But it still kinda sucks.
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Post by: Lavendar on May 18, 2017, 09:24:41 AM
I am lucky enough to work close to the SF Giants games and go on Fridays.  I average about 5-6k per day and when I go to a game tack on another 5-6k and it doesn't even feel like it.  I may add another game in a week, but it's tough staying away from the beer at the games. 
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Post by: tsnyder on May 18, 2017, 03:25:16 PM
Kettlebells are probably my favorite

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Post by: Miss Kitty on May 18, 2017, 06:54:38 PM
I am coming clean.....I do not like working out. I like naps and food. Not a great combo. So today, with support and help of a friend on here, I will lose weight and feel less Jabba the Hut and closer to slave Leia. Lord (Vader) help me.
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Post by: vegasndn on May 18, 2017, 07:08:10 PM
I hurt my knee so I walk the dog not able to run or jump, light weights, spending time moving around in pool and recently discovered the joy of my ninja blender=eating healthier.


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Post by: Chris on May 18, 2017, 07:12:54 PM
I've been working too much.  I better get moving and in shape or I'm not gonna survive SDCC 2017.
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Post by: mark on May 18, 2017, 09:11:18 PM
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I've been working too much.  I better get moving and in shape or I'm not gonna survive SDCC 2017.

In the same boat. Work stress is brutal.
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Post by: superkatchick on May 19, 2017, 10:01:57 AM
I have been doing better at getting even 15-30 minutes of cardio in before or after work but my job is super stressful and most days of the week my couch, a beer and Netflix talk me out of working out. I'm averaging 5-6,00 steps on my Fitbit which is better than it was a month ago :) On the days I can talk myself into working out I feel so much better, less stressed and even sleep better but does anyone have any tips on finding motivation or ways to turn it into an everyday thing no matter what?
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Post by: jimy on May 19, 2017, 01:44:41 PM
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I have been doing better at getting even 15-30 minutes of cardio in before or after work but my job is super stressful and most days of the week my couch, a beer and Netflix talk me out of working out. I'm averaging 5-6,00 steps on my Fitbit which is better than it was a month ago :) On the days I can talk myself into working out I feel so much better, less stressed and even sleep better but does anyone have any tips on finding motivation or ways to turn it into an everyday thing no matter what?

One thing to try (if possible) get your cardio done early in the morning, then no matter what else happens during the day you've already got it done. If you plan to do it later in the day, there's always something that can come up which could keep you from getting in done.
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Post by: Angology on May 19, 2017, 02:23:55 PM
I re-joined Weight Watchers this week. I guess I need structure. I know I won't be to goal by SDCC, but should be healthier. I got the food tracking down, but need to focus on an exercise plan this weekend.

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I've been working too much.  I better get moving and in shape or I'm not gonna survive SDCC 2017.
This! This past year has been crazy busy since we lost people in our department, and did not replace them. On top of that, my boss left, and I am now team lead for our group in Guadalajara. At least I am not the boss-I don't want that job! But, I do have a lot of my old boss's responsibilities.
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Post by: alyssa on May 19, 2017, 03:55:08 PM
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I re-joined Weight Watchers this week. I guess I need structure. I know I won't be to goal by SDCC, but should be healthier. I got the food tracking down, but need to focus on an exercise plan this weekend.
i find the ww app to be really useful- the bar code scanner is brilliant. I feel as tho a good 85% of my weight loose is due to restricting food intake. not to minimize exercise, it's great- and it certainly helps but restricting food intake is critical. 
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Post by: Loliiz on May 19, 2017, 04:05:27 PM
Since I got a low back pain due to stress, I lost condition for resting two weeks. Now I feel tired after less than half hour standing still and my right leg hurts a little. I'm going again to the doctor to see what I can do to rehab and get ready for walking a lot at the con

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Post by: alyssa on May 19, 2017, 04:17:36 PM
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Since I got a low back pain due to stress, I lost condition for resting two weeks. Now I feel tired after less than half hour standing still and my right leg hurts a little. I'm going again to the doctor to see what I can do to rehab and get ready for walking a lot at the con

i have a wonky knee. i did some PT work on it a while ago & it really helped. I've started back with my PT person and am even doing my exercises between appointments.
ask the Doc for a Round of PT. having an appointment one or twice a week is wonderful- it really helps
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Post by: alyssa on June 08, 2017, 05:24:04 AM
K Guy's fair warning- potential girl zone talk coming up.


I've just had to buy my 3rd round of unders & bra's since my heaviest weight... i shouldn't complain & i think this will be the last round but it's expensive. In this last round i found out my bra didn't come in my new smaller size. So i had to spend hrs trying on bra's --- oh joy

i guess my question to folks who are loosing a lot of weight, when do you buy new clothing?
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 08, 2017, 07:19:31 AM
I am cheap with stuff like that, so I always get it on Black Friday. In particular, Victoria's Secret always has sales+stackable coupons+giveaways. So I will do whatever I have to do to hold out until November. I did the same for my daughter, who grew 3 cup sizes in 2 years.  :o    It helped that she liked sports bras, as they have a lot of leeway. Many of them just come in S/M/L sizes instead of band+cup size.
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Post by: alyssa on June 08, 2017, 08:02:46 AM
i wish my weight loss would conform to the Black Friday sales !!! That would be great  :D

i usually happy just to get through nov/dec with out gaining too much
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Post by: Angology on June 08, 2017, 08:48:48 AM
There are decent sales on clothes on the 4th of July weekend, typically.

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Post by: alyssa on June 09, 2017, 09:10:31 AM
yesterday i got a "Look at you, you got skinny" LOL
This was from someone irl who i don't see often- a clerk at a store i like .... I have to admit that was nice.

I think i'm going to stop loosing on Weight watchers & switch into maintenance mode when I hit the "i lost 70 lbs" mark.


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Post by: Loliiz on June 09, 2017, 03:44:04 PM
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i have a wonky knee. i did some PT work on it a while ago & it really helped. I've started back with my PT person and am even doing my exercises between appointments.
ask the Doc for a Round of PT. having an appointment one or twice a week is wonderful- it really helps
Well, I haven't gone  to PT but I feel a little recovered so this Monday I started to walk for now. I'm tired but is just because I was doing any physical activity the last month. So far I walk 2 miles in 40 minutes. I think is the least I can do before the con, considering all the walking and standing that requires.

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Post by: Angology on June 12, 2017, 07:47:04 AM
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i wish my weight loss would conform to the Black Friday sales !!! That would be great  :D

i usually happy just to get through nov/dec with out gaining too much
Was at the mall this weekend and noticed that Victoria's Secret is having their semi-annual sale. I don't know if it's as good as the November sale, but just thought I'd mention it. Looking at the website, it seems it's still going on.

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Post by: TravT77 on June 12, 2017, 05:13:44 PM
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We really need to start challenging each other in Fibit :D
Did anyone ever get this started? I've started back walking and always find a little friendly competition to be a great motivator. I'd definitely join any challenges if we can make it happen!


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Post by: superkatchick on June 13, 2017, 07:46:04 AM
So good news I am up to 10 push ups, v-ups and squats every morning and before bed :) Bad news my Fitbit died so I have no idea how many steps I'm taking  :o Going to LA for a short vacation this weekend and plan to hike to see the Hollywood sign so hopefully I can get a new one soon! I had a Charge HR but am open to suggestions, what fitness trackers do you guys use and love?
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Post by: alyssa on June 13, 2017, 07:51:33 AM
i use this
https://jawbone.com/fitness-tracker/up3

it's not a fitbit so i can't join a group but it's in the $35 -$50
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Post by: TardisMom on June 13, 2017, 08:44:18 AM
I got an iPhone and I'm using it to count steps now (since I discovered my Fitbit was at least 15% low on my step count).  I only use it for hiking and long walks, so I miss a lot of steps.  I did a factory reset on my Samsung S5 and gave it to my mom and it has a step counter on it, too.  Plus I added the Pacer app to my phone and it gives me GPS mapping, when I want that in addition to the step count.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Violet on June 13, 2017, 08:59:56 AM
I've been slacking on SDCCfit for the past couple months due to a knee injury. Planning on getting back to it starting this weekend!
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Post by: TravT77 on June 13, 2017, 09:32:20 AM
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I got an iPhone and I'm using it to count steps now (since I discovered my Fitbit was at least 15% low on my step count). 
Yeah, I think they all tend to be a little off, either high or low.  For example my IPhone says I have hit 5673 today, my Fitbit says 6671. I just look at it as a guideline. If it says I walked 8000 steps today, I try to add activity the next day to make sure I get close to my target 10000.

I also use MapMyWalk app on iPhone which is the same as your Pacer app probably.  Too bad those apps require you to be Facebook or contact friends to track one another and MapMyWalk requires a subscription as well for friend tracking.


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Post by: alyssa on June 13, 2017, 07:51:24 PM
I am worried. I was working hard towards my goal with both strength & cardio- then one wrong move at the market & my knee went out.
I go in for a mri next week. the fear is an ACL tear.
I have a PT appointment on Thursday. hopefully we can figure out a way so i can stay in shape during rehab.
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Post by: TravT77 on June 14, 2017, 03:46:38 AM
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I am worried. I was working hard towards my goal with both strength & cardio- then one wrong move at the market & my knee went out.
I go in for a mri next week. the fear is an ACL tear.
I have a PT appointment on Thursday. hopefully we can figure out a way so i can stay in shape during rehab.
Oh no! Who is gonna make a schedule for volunteers to roll our venerable leader around the convention center?! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170614/5da6ae2c717d5c30c56e10f20463007c.jpg)


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Post by: alyssa on June 14, 2017, 04:39:20 AM
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Oh no! Who is gonna make a schedule for volunteers to roll our venerable leader around the convention center?! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170614/5da6ae2c717d5c30c56e10f20463007c.jpg)


you are so sweet. That's hilarious ---

My goal is to be able to continue cardio & some strengthening excersizes-  I will not let this stop me.
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Post by: Angology on June 14, 2017, 07:12:36 AM
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We really need to start challenging each other in Fibit :D
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Did anyone ever get this started? I've started back walking and always find a little friendly competition to be a great motivator. I'd definitely join any challenges if we can make it happen!
One of the Facebook SDCC groups has been doing them, and they are keeping me on my toes (Devorah and Aaron have been involved, along with a couple of other forum members). But, we do need to start up the ones we were doing with the forum members.
I am Angela C on fitbit- send me a friend request! Public url: https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z

I will set up a Weekend Warrior challenge, if anyone is interested.
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Post by: jimy on June 14, 2017, 07:36:03 AM
Would be interested in a Fitbit group for CCI
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 14, 2017, 08:32:49 AM
Good luck with the appointment, Alyssa. *hugs*

Hopefully it's not anything too severe!
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Post by: alyssa on June 14, 2017, 08:47:01 AM
thx as long as it's not a torn acl- i'm will be good to go for sdcc

and my mri was moved up to tomorrow /big grin/
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Post by: TravT77 on June 14, 2017, 08:55:44 AM
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I will set up a Weekend Warrior challenge, if anyone is interested.
Done! :)


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Post by: NCDS on June 14, 2017, 09:28:27 AM
There was a Lapras today (Pokemon) I jumped out of bed, dressed and ran up the street to get it.  I realized on my way that I was't wearing my fitbit.  Does this mean the steps never counted?  Just like the tree never made a sound?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Jim Watari on June 14, 2017, 09:43:29 AM
[member=364]Angology[/member] I started a weekend Warrior challenge

Please give me your fitbit user ID so I can add people who are interested
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 14, 2017, 10:02:26 AM
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There was a Lapras today (Pokemon) I jumped out of bed, dressed and ran up the street to get it.  I realized on my way that I was't wearing my fitbit.  Does this mean the steps never counted?  Just like the tree never made a sound?

I hope you got the Lapras at least?   (Still don't have one!)   
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Post by: brand4d2 on June 14, 2017, 10:15:35 AM
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thx as long as it's not a torn acl- i'm will be good to go for sdcc

and my mri was moved up to tomorrow /big grin/

Hoping for the best for you Alyssa! 
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Post by: Angology on June 14, 2017, 12:36:18 PM
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I sent you an invite to Jim's Weekend Warrior challenge. :)

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Post by: TravT77 on June 15, 2017, 04:36:39 AM
Thanks!  Looking forward to the competition! Going out of town for a concert this weekend, so it's going to be a real challenge to get in my usual walks. I don't like treadmills, but may have to jump on the hotel's to lay down some steps. Let's do this!!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 15, 2017, 08:10:34 AM
How was the appointment, Alyssa? What did they say?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Violet on June 15, 2017, 09:11:26 AM
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I've been slacking on SDCCfit for the past couple months due to a knee injury. Planning on getting back to it starting this weekend!

After walking around Vegas for several days last week, and then E3 yesterday, my knee has decided to protest... So I may not be able to get back to running this weekend after all  :( I will have to come up with an alternative workout routine that does not involve impacting my knee. Which I should have been doing all along anyway...
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 15, 2017, 10:26:50 AM
Jumping back on the SDCCFit wagon (again!).  "30 Days to SDCC-Fit!"
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Post by: alyssa on June 15, 2017, 10:33:44 AM
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How was the appointment, Alyssa? What did they say?
pulled quad muscle
I will be fine for sdcc as long as i do the program- I was even on the tread mill doing slow walking for 20 mins today.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 15, 2017, 10:43:01 AM
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After walking around Vegas for several days last week, and then E3 yesterday, my knee has decided to protest... So I may not be able to get back to running this weekend after all  :( I will have to come up with an alternative workout routine that does not involve impacting my knee. Which I should have been doing all along anyway...
i don't know your situation- but my PT person is really good about helping me strengthen teh muscles around my knee and working with me one my over all strenth -I saw a noticeable improvement with my knee prior to my most recent injury
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 15, 2017, 10:48:47 AM
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pulled quad muscle
I will be fine for sdcc as long as i do the program- I was even on the tread mill doing slow walking for 20 mins today.

That's great! So glad it's nothing more serious.
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Post by: alyssa on June 15, 2017, 11:17:44 AM
i am a thrilled- i'm around people all the time with major issues from outdoor activity's - torn rotater cuffs, ski injury knees etc-
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Post by: Violet on June 15, 2017, 12:38:42 PM
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i don't know your situation- but my PT person is really good about helping me strengthen teh muscles around my knee and working with me one my over all strenth -I saw a noticeable improvement with my knee prior to my most recent injury

Good to know. I haven't seen a doctor or anything about it, so I may end up getting it checked out.
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Post by: alyssa on June 15, 2017, 02:42:28 PM
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Good to know. I haven't seen a doctor or anything about it, so I may end up getting it checked out.
i'm not a doctor person- but am a huge Personal therapy advocate.
I was feeling weakness in my knee- like it was going to give out. I saw noticeable improvement within 2 or so PT visits.
the PT person really worked with me, strengthening my body to the point where we were developing an at home plan of a series of 10 body resistance exercises. Those should enable me to maintain & not loose strength
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Post by: TardisMom on June 15, 2017, 06:17:42 PM
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i'm not a doctor person- but am a huge Personal therapy advocate.
I was feeling weakness in my knee- like it was going to give out. I saw noticeable improvement within 2 or so PT visits.
the PT person really worked with me, strengthening my body to the point where we were developing an at home plan of a series of 10 body resistance exercises. Those should enable me to maintain & not loose strength


You are a good patient  ;D
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 15, 2017, 06:46:25 PM
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You are a good patient  ;D

She's just a patient person. ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: epicskyline on June 16, 2017, 04:59:51 AM
I've been back on the SDCCfit train since the end of April. So far, I've lost 18 lbs, and I'm hoping to lose 10 lbs more.

Also, a bit of a gripe, if I may. What stinks for me is that I walk and jog so much normally that when I get to SDCC, I actually end up GAINING like 5-10 lbs, not losing weight like other people. It's because I walk less there than I do at home, and some days will be spent in a panel room or sitting in line all day. Then on top of that, I eat way, way worse. I think I'm going to buy fresh fruit/veggies from Ralph's on Wednesday. Grrr...it's frustrating.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on June 16, 2017, 05:19:51 AM
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I've been back on the SDCCfit train since the end of April. So far, I've lost 18 lbs, and I'm hoping to lose 10 lbs more.

Also, a bit of a gripe, if I may. What stinks for me is that I walk and jog so much normally that when I get to SDCC, I actually end up GAINING like 5-10 lbs, not losing weight like other people. It's because I walk less there than I do at home, and some days will be spent in a panel room or sitting in line all day. Then on top of that, I eat way, way worse. I think I'm going to buy fresh fruit/veggies from Ralph's on Wednesday. Grrr...it's frustrating.

decent food in the backpack is key! last year i bought a bunch of fruit. it was key. Plus it helped keep the digestion normal.
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Post by: jimy on June 16, 2017, 12:06:04 PM
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I've been back on the SDCCfit train since the end of April. So far, I've lost 18 lbs, and I'm hoping to lose 10 lbs more.

Also, a bit of a gripe, if I may. What stinks for me is that I walk and jog so much normally that when I get to SDCC, I actually end up GAINING like 5-10 lbs, not losing weight like other people. It's because I walk less there than I do at home, and some days will be spent in a panel room or sitting in line all day. Then on top of that, I eat way, way worse. I think I'm going to buy fresh fruit/veggies from Ralph's on Wednesday. Grrr...it's frustrating.

Definitely preparation is key here, if you don't come prepared with supplies then you're stuck eating whatever you can find, but if you take the time to stock up on supplies (from Ralph's), then there a much better chance that you'll have at least "better for you" goodies... how about some veggies and hummus dip
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 16, 2017, 01:23:53 PM
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Definitely preparation is key here, if you don't come prepared with supplies then you're stuck eating whatever you can find, but if you take the time to stock up on supplies (from Ralph's), then there a much better chance that you'll have at least "better for you" goodies... how about some veggies and hummus dip

Aside from the 'better for you' aspect, there isn't always a convenient place around to buy food. In Hall H you have a stand right there, but other lines, other places, may not have any options. It's always good to have something with you to tide you over, just in case you're stuck somewhere without food options.
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Post by: dcuodust on June 16, 2017, 02:45:11 PM
Something I would recommend to people who are concerned about not eating/eating the wrong thing/etc. is oatmeal for breakfast. For those staying in hotels, most should have access to a microwave or bring a electric kettle with you. Mix in some honey, nuts, berries, etc. for taste. It is filling and nutritious.
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Post by: epicskyline on June 16, 2017, 02:45:59 PM
Yeah, friend and I definitely have a backpack full of food, but it's like cheese and crackers, granola bars, and other high carb stuff. Then afterwards the night is over we stop at a bar for our first full meal of the day and a few, errr, sodas. I guess the problem is that high carb stuff travels easier. I do nuts and peanut butter too, but that's about it. Haven't tried buying anything from Ralph's before, we just buy packable food at home and ship it in our suitcases. I'll give fresh food a try this year and see if it makes a difference.
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Post by: semigeekgirl on June 16, 2017, 02:57:48 PM
We do beef jerky and string cheese as well as granola bars, to at least have some protein, etc. We tried fruit as well for a couple of years but found that we just never ended up eating it.
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Post by: Saitama85 on June 18, 2017, 11:45:06 AM
I've FINALLY started my attempts to get into some kind of shape, started step counting and managed to lose 2.5kg so far in a couple of weeks. Hoping to build up to a 10km run as time gets closer. Not sure how close I'll get but it's something to aim for!

Also second the oatmeal/porridge recommendation, best start to the day and usually keeps me full until lunch time fairly easily.
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Post by: TardisMom on June 18, 2017, 05:07:00 PM
Yep, had my Coach's Oats from Costco this morning, kept me full for quite a while.  I need to do that more often!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 18, 2017, 05:39:28 PM
I was thinking like the duelling portraits in the Haunted Mansion.

http://www.disney-pal.com/Disneyland/haunted_mansion_grand_hall.htm
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Post by: comicconfamily on June 19, 2017, 11:01:18 AM
Just saw this thread for the first time - wish I saw it sooner!! I had no clue there were other people also trying to get in better shape before Comic-Con!

After WonderCon (and Disneyland as well as a few other events I attended this year), I decided I needed to do something to get in better shape -- as much as I can by the time Comic-Con gets here since I know how much it affects me every year. So far I've been doing good -- lost almost 20 lbs since early April and with the motivation of doing StepBet, I've gone from walking 1,000 steps a day or less per day and am now hitting a minimum of 7,500 a day. About 3-4 days a week I end up with over 10K steps, which is huge for me. I work long hours every day (sitting), so the only way I even hit these steps is by getting them in early - 5 - 6 am every morning (except Sunday).
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Post by: Angology on June 19, 2017, 04:29:04 PM
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[member=364]Angology[/member] I started a weekend Warrior challenge

Please give me your fitbit user ID so I can add people who are interested
Congrats to [member=2339]NCDS[/member]! She won the Weekend Warrior challenge!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 19, 2017, 04:35:48 PM
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Congrats to [member=2339]NCDS[/member]! She won the Weekend Warrior challenge!

Congratulations [member=2339]NCDS[/member] ! Well-deserved!

[member=3681]comicconfamily[/member]  Wow, 20 pounds in a few months? That's amazing! WTG!!!!!!
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Post by: NCDS on June 19, 2017, 04:45:38 PM
Thanks guys!   I have to do something so I can be as awesome as [member=3681]comicconfamily[/member]  :)
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Post by: TravT77 on June 19, 2017, 05:08:50 PM
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Congrats to [member=2339]NCDS[/member]! She won the Weekend Warrior challenge!
Yep! Congrats! That was some impressive steppin'!


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Post by: comicconfamily on June 19, 2017, 05:29:25 PM
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[member=3681]comicconfamily[/member]  Wow, 20 pounds in a few months? That's amazing! WTG!!!!!!

Thank you so much!  :)
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Post by: comicconfamily on June 19, 2017, 05:46:18 PM
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Thanks guys!   I have to do something so I can be as awesome as [member=3681]comicconfamily[/member]  :)

awww, very sweet of you! :) <3 We can do this!! And congrats to you winning weekend warrior! How can I join the fitbit group too? I don't know what my user name is? This is my profile though: https://www.fitbit.com/user/2CFND5
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Post by: Angology on June 21, 2017, 09:26:15 AM
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awww, very sweet of you! :) <3 We can do this!! And congrats to you winning weekend warrior! How can I join the fitbit group too? I don't know what my user name is? This is my profile though: https://www.fitbit.com/user/2CFND5
I am Angela C. on fitbit. I just sent you a friend invite.

An update on my Weight Watchers progress-I have lost 11 pounds since I started! Woo hoo!!!
I have done WW before, and had great success. Hopefully, this time around, I will remember that I need to keep at it. I love the structure that it gives, and getting away from monitoring my food intake is exactly why I had to rejoin.
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Post by: alyssa on June 21, 2017, 11:45:08 AM
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An update on my Weight Watchers progress-I have lost 11 pounds since I started! Woo hoo!!!
I have done WW before, and had great success. Hopefully, this time around, I will remember that I need to keep at it. I love the structure that it gives, and getting away from monitoring my food intake is exactly why I had to rejoin.
it's a constant -- for me it's not allowing myself too many treats- and when i should choose fruit over a bagel & cream cheese.
congrats on the weight loss btw! ;)
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Post by: comicconfamily on June 21, 2017, 05:47:45 PM
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I am Angela C. on fitbit. I just sent you a friend invite.
An update on my Weight Watchers progress-I have lost 11 pounds since I started! Woo hoo!!!

Just added you back! Congrats on the loss...that's awesome!
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Post by: Angology on June 22, 2017, 08:47:43 AM
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Just added you back! Congrats on the loss...that's awesome!
Thanks!
I invited you to Jim's weekend warrior challenge. Join in, if you like!

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Post by: Lavendar on July 17, 2017, 12:41:13 PM
i am so screwed, I had a year to plan for this and planning is all did.   #lazy
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Post by: Angology on July 19, 2017, 08:16:23 AM
Last weigh in before SDCC-I am down 18.5 lbs. Woo hoo!

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Post by: vocalise on July 19, 2017, 09:01:11 AM
Wow, congrats to all of you who participated and those who lost weight. That's awesome =) Congratulations!
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Post by: Lavendar on July 25, 2017, 04:28:25 PM
i guess I didn't get around much, I didn't average more than I do when going to a baseball game, around 15K per day. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Chris on July 25, 2017, 04:35:05 PM
I didn't get in shape beforehand and I am paying for it.  My legs are so frickin sore from all the walking.
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Post by: vocalise on July 25, 2017, 04:51:39 PM
I feel like the biggest challenge is the standing in line all day. Walking and hiking I can do, but standing for hours on end is killer! My ankles are super weak though, they were extremely tight Saturday, Sunday and Monday. How does one roll out ankles? LOL....
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Post by: Devorah on July 25, 2017, 05:05:45 PM
My SDCCFit paid off as I am not sore at all, just a bit tired. I did manage to gain a few pounds even with all that walking so I guess it's back to work!
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Post by: Chris on July 25, 2017, 06:03:16 PM
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My SDCCFit paid off as I am not sore at all, just a bit tired. I did manage to gain a few pounds even with all that walking so I guess it's back to work!

Not making me feel any better...  >:|
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Post by: alyssa on July 25, 2017, 06:28:39 PM
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My SDCCFit paid off as I am not sore at all, just a bit tired. I did manage to gain a few pounds even with all that walking so I guess it's back to work!

I went in with a weak knee and skinned the other one on pv nite. But it only caused minor problem and I was able to do some fast walking when needed /connanpop etc/

I know I gained some weight, like under 5 or 10. After last vaka I came back 5 over then somehow cleared my digestion and was a relatively normal weight. End result I'm going to wait to say how much I gained for few days. Of courses maintaining my fit & strength training.
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Post by: Chris on July 25, 2017, 06:33:10 PM
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I went in with a weak knee and skinned the other one on pv nite. But it only caused minor problem and I was able to do some fast walking when needed /connanpop etc/

For those of you that have never walked with Alyssa, she can walk FAST!  I looked at statue for 2 seconds and Alyssa was 2 aisles away from me.  :)
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Post by: Devorah on July 25, 2017, 06:44:46 PM
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Not making me feel any better...  >:|

Know what'll make you feel better? #SDCCFit  ;)
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Post by: Chris on July 25, 2017, 07:09:35 PM
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Know what'll make you feel better? #SDCCFit  ;)

I'll get it when my legs work again.  :)
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Post by: brand4d2 on July 25, 2017, 09:59:43 PM
I slacked off way too much this con by going to 14 panels and ended up with 46,000 fewer steps than last year.   

2016 178,366 steps for the week

2017 132,611 steps for the week

Cone of shame for me!   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: rabbitwarren on July 26, 2017, 06:07:15 AM
I didn't get in shape either but it helps that I walk 5 blocks from my apartment to the subway, stand in the subway for 20-30 minutes, and then walk another 5 blocks from the subway to work.  Aside from major cramps after preview night, I managed to survive the weekend. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on August 01, 2017, 10:30:25 PM
With 605,042 steps in July, I finally achieved a top 10 finish in my Fitbit diabetics group!   

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi152.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs161%2Fbrnder%2FF1BF98FC-D0D9-43F3-B37F-D688716E06BB_zpszyksomum.png&hash=1b2c813b670d80a7a35bde50505d09c8d8629af2).   

I've been doing challenges with this diabetics group for a year now and without a doubt, this is the fiercest competition I've ever been involved in.   I mean, 276 miles and that's only good enough for 12th place?    Most months I finish around rank 13-15.   

In October, I'll be taking part in a walking event for diabetes research and am really looking forward to it.  In much the same way that so many of us feel this unspoken bond while attending SDCC, I'm really hoping to experience that when I'm participating at that walk event.   To be among so many people that share the same daily struggles that I do will mean so much!   

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on August 02, 2017, 07:17:27 AM
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i am so screwed, I had a year to plan for this and planning is all did.   #lazy

Now that you have another year...hopefully you can #execute and get #SDCCfit for #SDCC #SDCC2018 (and for life). It's a marathon and not a sprint...so consistency is key. We also have a pretty good support/accountability group on Twitter (look up the #SDCCfit hashtag). Good luck on your journey to a better you...don't be lazy! ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on August 02, 2017, 07:23:45 AM
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I slacked off way too much this con by going to 14 panels and ended up with 46,000 fewer steps than last year.   

2016 178,366 steps for the week

2017 132,611 steps for the week

Cone of shame for me!

Wow...that's still an awesome step count! Big high five to you! Hmmm...should I stop doing #HallHshow interviews / podcasts / social media so I can get more steps in at #SDCC (I would definitely get more sleep)?  :P
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on August 02, 2017, 08:14:40 AM
all of a sudden i'm thinking my step count of 90,131 for pv-monday was a bit slack

i blame hall h on saturday -
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Post by: Angology on August 02, 2017, 08:36:53 AM
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all of a sudden i'm thinking my step count of 90,131 for pv-monday was a bit slack

i blame hall h on saturday -
Mine was lower, and I didn't do Hall H on Saturday, if that makes you feel better.
I think we are all doing great. I just do what I can and try to better my own totals. If I focus on other people's totals, it just gets to be too much. They are an inspiration, don't get me wrong, but I honestly just want to work on gradually upping the ante on what I have done so far.

BTW-Woohoo! [member=819]brand4d2[/member]! I know you have been working hard to get to that top ten list!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Lavendar on August 17, 2017, 11:17:34 AM
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i guess I didn't get around much, I didn't average more than I do when going to a baseball game, around 15K per day.

still 25 miles for Thurs-Sun
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on August 17, 2017, 11:35:48 AM
i lost my jawbone tracker at boston comic con... not only do i NOT know how many steps- i don't have my tracker thingy. /sigh/
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: cabler30 on August 17, 2017, 04:05:10 PM
I walk alot so i to had to adjust to the traffic at SDCC lol. i have a pace i can walk fast at times if not gotta deal with slow walkers lol. i know alot of reasons why traffic was slow but cant control that lol so had to adjust and do what i can at time, skip pedometer i walk i guess 4 or 5 mi a day maybe if include back tracking if any which i try not to at times lol
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Post by: Chris on August 17, 2017, 05:14:35 PM
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i lost my jawbone tracker at boston comic con... not only do i NOT know how many steps- i don't have my tracker thingy. /sigh/

Losing thingys is bad.  :)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: brand4d2 on August 21, 2017, 08:56:36 PM
I just found out that the Hilton Bayfront plays host to a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb every year.   Each participant wears a badge bearing the name of a fallen first responder to 9/11 so you truly are honoring them as you climb the Hilton a total of 3 times.   

I'm not in peak stair climbing form at the moment and it's a bit too close to the event but I'm really getting the urge to participate next year.   You climb a total of 110 floors because that's how many were in the Twin Towers and although my best has been 85 floors, I'm feeling like Diana at No Man's Land and seeing that this is something I can do, something I need to do.   

Any reason to have to visit San Diego is nice, right?     ;)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on August 22, 2017, 07:36:43 PM
What a great idea!  You need to do it, [member=819]brand4d2[/member] !
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Loliiz on August 25, 2017, 06:57:08 PM
I just bought q fitbit flex 2, can I get into one of the groups?

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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on September 21, 2017, 07:20:12 AM
[member=5419]Aaron[/member] of sdccfit fame /  ;) / just published the gathering he put together on the sunday of SDCC.

among the guests were
[member=1060]DRWHO42[/member]
[member=2271]Undead Stephanie[/member]
[member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member]

it is a great listen--- and even had some good tips ;) Forgive me if i didn't get everyone. if you joined the podcast, lmk with your forum name & I'll edit this

http://hallh.com/2017/09/hall-h-show-ep-24-sdccfit-sdcc-2017/
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Undead Stephanie on September 21, 2017, 10:14:40 PM
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I just bought q fitbit flex 2, can I get into one of the groups?

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Did you find a group?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Loliiz on September 22, 2017, 11:03:44 AM
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Did you find a group?
I guess I found one in the fitbit page and joined it, but it doesn't appear on my app
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Angology on September 22, 2017, 02:26:41 PM
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I guess I found one in the fitbit page and joined it, but it doesn't appear on my app
Unfortunately, custom fitbit groups don't appear on the app. I wish they would change that! Seems like a waste to only have it on the website.

Here is the SDCC Fit group
https://www.fitbit.com/group/22ZKPJ

If you want to friend me, I could always use more motivation!
https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z (Angela C.)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: clambert1273 on November 05, 2017, 06:49:00 AM
Oh wow!  I read all 85 pages lol  I just have to say, I am ready and in desperate need of a kick to the face :) 

I NEED to lose about 60lbs for a multitude of reasons.  A little about me... I have Hashimoto’s/Hypothyroid and take a mega dose of synthroid to try and keep that contained, I am also a survivor of a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2014 and to add to that I am a disabled vet with 4 back surgeries    

So moving on (I don’t like to focus on what’s wrong but more of how can I make it better),  my goals for 2017-2018 are:

1.  Quit smoking (obviously the most pressing problem)
2.  Start back on my healthier eating and tracking
3.  Put my fitbit back to work and back to walking.

Due to the brain thing, I am very limited by doctors as to what I can do exercise wise.. my blood pressure is a constant point with them so that becomes an issue.  I used to powerlift so not being able to do that was a hard hit.  It is a vicious circle that has led to me gaining almost another 30lbs in the last year...

I just want to feel better which would be my ultimate goal....   so for today,  I will hitting the grocery store and starting my prep for the week.  I have to approach this methodically and god bless Halo Top ice cream lol 


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on November 05, 2017, 08:02:13 AM
Welcome to the sdccfit/comicconfit zone. you're in the right place- we're all about loosing a few pounds, and increasing stamina so we can enjoy life a bit more-
and very supportive!

[member=5419]Aaron[/member] does a twitter feed  at comicconfit with encouragements if you're on twitter

i lost 60 lbs and have kept it off for 2 years- my biggest suggestion is to control how much you eat- i did/do it via weight watchers- there are plenty of other options out there. choose one that is based on the perimeter  of grocery stores- vegg, protein, lean dairy. not dieting- just reducing the amt of food you eat. Ik, Ik easier said then done- believe me i know! it's about retaining your eating for your current level of exertion

if i've been good i treat myself to the following;
Chloe's Dark Chocolate fruit pop or
1/2 cup Breyers delights ice cream with a diet vanilla cream soda- like a rootbeer float
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: cabler30 on November 05, 2017, 03:30:15 PM
I may have lost weight in ways by not eating alot sugar which i learned goes to liver and turns to fat so moderation always. eat more fiber cause fills u faster i learned. walk when u can as much as possible besides around the house it helps to loose weight over time besides eating right and moderation. i learnd everyone has tried many diets but dont always work, so do what u can to loose what u can and know at con u be doing alot walking or standing or sitting it depends on what u do or where u go. have a plan and know it can change for any reason.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: tsnyder on November 06, 2017, 10:26:39 AM
I'm now down 30lbs over the last year, dieting and a lot of working out.  I prefer HIIT type workouts but have to avoid some of the higher impact moves because of prior injuries.  Unfortunately I broke my elbow a few weeks ago so I'm down for the count workout wise for a while.  Gotta really watch my sugar and carb intake while I'm not really burning anything.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on November 06, 2017, 11:35:06 AM
its difficult going from high activity to low- i use to do it on a seasonal basis- and my weight started yoyoing then. I now combat that by weighting myself everyday- i don't get hung up on a 1-3 lbs unless it's regular & a general trend up wards.
Your high (ish) metabolic rate should be able to carry you for a while-
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 06, 2017, 11:45:43 AM
I was on a plateau for a long time, so I decided to kickstart a big more weight loss before the holidays (and the eating that accompanies them). I started doing the Keto Diet 2 weeks ago and it has been going really well, even though I am 'cheating' on weekends. I'm definitely able to maintain a ketogenic state during the week. I don't think I could live on that kind of diet, but it's been good for getting myself to a desired weight. (Keto Diet is essentially high fat/low carb... a powered up version of the Paleo Diet).
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on November 06, 2017, 12:31:43 PM
I started back cycling a month ago and have been loving it.  Getting back into it slowly (I'm much much older than I was when I was racing amateur) and that's kinda frustrating, but the 15-20 mile rides are awesome.  The time change (fall back) stinks cause it took away riding after work, but I'll be hopping back on the trails on the weekends.

Just out of curiosity, anyone on Strava?  I find that this appte really helps track where I'm going and all the metrics when it comes to cycling.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: hipchick on November 06, 2017, 04:11:17 PM
What works for me is Soul Cycle. Yes it's a bit pricey but if you can get health/exercise related expenses reimbursed thru work it helps :) I go every week, sometimes twice a week. It's the best full body workout that I have found and I've tried doing Yoga/Pilates using ClassPass, standalone workouts, etc...literally this is the only thing that works for me right now.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on November 07, 2017, 09:10:51 PM
Hello all!

Thanks for the mention [member=1]alyssa[/member]!

#SDCCfit recently rebranded to #ComicConFit so please join in on the fun and stay motivated to be fit all year long with other nerds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram...all under @ ComicConFit (or just search for the hashtag).

A website is also in the works...so please let me know what kind of content you would like to see.

Oh...I'll be throwing a #NoHolidayGainChallenge again this year, starting the week after Thanksgiving until the first week of January 2018. The first weigh-in will be Friday, 12/1/17 and the last weigh-in will be Friday, 1/12/18 (every Friday will be a weigh-in / check in day).

So keep your eyes peeled on any of the Comic Con Fit social media accounts!

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Welcome to the sdccfit/comicconfit zone. you're in the right place- we're all about loosing a few pounds, and increasing stamina so we can enjoy life a bit more-
and very supportive!

[member=5419]Aaron[/member] does a twitter feed  at comicconfit with encouragements if you're on twitter

i lost 60 lbs and have kept it off for 2 years- my biggest suggestion is to control how much you eat- i did/do it via weight watchers- there are plenty of other options out there. choose one that is based on the perimeter  of grocery stores- vegg, protein, lean dairy. not dieting- just reducing the amt of food you eat. Ik, Ik easier said then done- believe me i know! it's about retaining your eating for your current level of exertion

if i've been good i treat myself to the following;
Chloe's Dark Chocolate fruit pop or
1/2 cup Breyers delights ice cream with a diet vanilla cream soda- like a rootbeer float
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Michaelnaut on November 08, 2017, 05:53:11 AM
Follow ^, top notch motivator and it's awesome the sense of community that he's built around getting fit all around SDCC and more.  While I'm nowhere near where Aaron is, it's really coot to see his tweets on what he's run, plans for staying fit, and various other motivational items.  Makes me strive to do better where I can.  Great stuff!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on November 08, 2017, 07:00:30 AM
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Follow ^, top notch motivator and it's awesome the sense of community that he's built around getting fit all around SDCC and more.  While I'm nowhere near where Aaron is, it's really coot to see his tweets on what he's run, plans for staying fit, and various other motivational items.  Makes me strive to do better where I can.  Great stuff!
Thank you, sir!

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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Violet on December 01, 2017, 10:05:03 AM
Anyone doing the #ComicConFit #NoHolidayGainChallenge? I'm down 1.2 lbs from last week's baseline weigh-in! As I mentioned on Twitter, my baseline weight this year was 11.6 lbs higher than last year.  :o This challenge is just the wake up call I need to start getting back to getting fit. Thank you [member=5419]Aaron[/member]!   
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 01, 2017, 10:45:05 AM
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Anyone doing the #ComicConFit #NoHolidayGainChallenge? I'm down 1.2 lbs from last week's baseline weigh-in! As I mentioned on Twitter, my baseline weight this year was 11.6 lbs higher than last year.  :o This challenge is just the wake up call I need to start getting back to getting fit. Thank you [member=5419]Aaron[/member]!   
oh yeah, i weight myself almost everyday due to not wanting to go back to the weight i was ;)
I'm at about what i was pre-thanksgiving

I don't know if anyone has gone over how to weight yourself... ik, ik it sounds stupid but i just got a question abt the best way of getting a consistent #
the easy reply is at the same time every week but if a more accurate number is desired;
weight yourself in the morning after using the bathroom & strip down, before coffee & breakfast

personally i drink coffee first thing, so that's factored into my daily weight.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: darkron9 on December 03, 2017, 08:45:27 AM
I do a similar thing when I weigh myself.  Nearly first thing in the morning, after a do a #2 and stripped down.  I walk more while the weather is cool and look for ways to cut down on carbs and calories.  <-- My personal Kryptonite!!!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 03, 2017, 07:45:09 PM
potato chips are my weakness---

I allow myself to a can or two of principles salt & vinegar chips only during con as a special treat.

If i do need carb's, I try to keep it within the limits

a half cup of white rice
3/4 cup potatoes maybe with some light sour cream if mashed
half to 3/4 cup corn

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: darkron9 on December 04, 2017, 07:27:42 AM
Keep up the great work Alyssa! 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 04, 2017, 12:36:10 PM
I'm at my lowest weight since July---Unfortunately, i think it's either due to stress (which upsets my tummy) or a minor medical condition
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: darkron9 on December 05, 2017, 12:47:43 PM
Hope you can stay healthy!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: tsnyder on December 05, 2017, 03:48:06 PM
Lost 40lbs since last Thanksgiving  :D No crazy system or anything, just tried to cut out sugar (artificial as well), fast food,  and watch my carb intake as well as significantly upping my workouts.  Unfortunately between age and poor form suffered a couple of injuries but still chugging along.  Have an obstacle course race through the mountains next weekend that I'm excited about.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: cabler30 on December 05, 2017, 04:16:15 PM
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Lost 40lbs since last Thanksgiving  :D No crazy system or anything, just tried to cut out sugar (artificial as well), fast food,  and watch my carb intake as well as significantly upping my workouts.  Unfortunately between age and poor form suffered a couple of injuries but still chugging along.  Have an obstacle course race through the mountains next weekend that I'm excited about.

A while back saw a documentary on sugar and in moderation it ok but too much or any just goes to fat after it goes to liver for any reason so in ways it bad overall even though we may like sometimes. but congrats on the lbs loss and just do what u can to be active and balanced.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on December 05, 2017, 09:31:16 PM
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Lost 40lbs since last Thanksgiving  :D No crazy system or anything, just tried to cut out sugar (artificial as well), fast food,  and watch my carb intake as well as significantly upping my workouts.  Unfortunately between age and poor form suffered a couple of injuries but still chugging along.  Have an obstacle course race through the mountains next weekend that I'm excited about.

That is the best way of loosing weight- make it a lifestyle change.
Good luck next weekend!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: darkron9 on December 06, 2017, 07:22:41 AM
Absolutely Alyssa and Cable30.  I had to make a lifestyle change that included gradually making my portions smaller and smaller.  Being type 2 diabetic, this was finally the way for me to bring my diabetes under control.  I still have to take prescription meds, but my numbers when I take my blood tests prove out that losing weight the the most effective way to keep things in balance.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 07, 2018, 09:33:59 AM
since it's that time of year and i (and Leonard) need a kick in the butt.... I'm roping everyone else into my problems LOL


The hangout will be starting our ComicConFit challenge on Jan 14th- it will be the first of 3 shows
first -giveing out the challenge & rules
second [member=5419]Aaron[/member]  will be a guest, we'll be showing what our we and our viewers came up with
third show- awards (we hope to have Jeff, [member=1987]The Mighty Jerd[/member]  presenting the awards ;) He's always super fun!!

with a cooking mystery box challenge. On the 14th we are giving everyone a list of ingredients (protein starch & veg), folks can add pantry items or other accessories, take a picture & describe it- We'll compare what folks did & put the pictures on the show on the 21-

some of the categories will be

Most CCFit friendly
Best Name
Most likely to try
Most likely not to try
Simplest -
What were you thinking....??


any other Catagory's ?? I've got plenty of stuff to give away LOL

Yes, we will be having a Veg option. I am also looking for suggestions for the mystery box contents.  I don't want to make this too hard but am interested in having it be fun.


it's just a way of us all seeing what other folks come up with to cook with mostly the same ingredients- the kicker is that we have folks watching from the mid west, east coast, so cal, england etc... so it could be really interesting- and there will be prizes


AND I got a fitbit for christmas! so I can join finaly join everyone in the fit bit group! I need to set it up-- i will keep everyone posted.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Pyramid on January 07, 2018, 01:48:17 PM
I go to the gym everyday.  Granted it's in Pokemon Go.  But, hey, it's a start. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 07, 2018, 08:20:47 PM
Just got an elliptical for my sewing room... I really missed having access to one when we moved out of our last apartment complex. So now I have no more excuses!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 08, 2018, 06:53:27 AM
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I go to the gym everyday.  Granted it's in Pokemon Go.  But, hey, it's a start. 

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.katzy.dsl.pipex.com%2FSmileys%2Fmatchstick%2Fnaughty.gif&hash=4e49149d74b805674dad761421451419521212c6)
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on January 08, 2018, 10:30:09 AM
I started something new this winter (before Christmas/winter break): kick boxing.  I've never done more than walk or bike for exercise and I wanted to get in some semblance of legit physical health.  I couldn't see myself sticking with aerobics, or other workout methods, but working out via punching & kicking seemed like something that I'd keep up with.  Obviously there is sooo much to a 60 minute class than just punching and kicking, but so far I'm LOVING it.  It's relatively inexpensive ($40 a month for 3 60 min. classes a week - though right now I only go to 2 classes) but I'm really enjoying myself.  Maybe that's the wrong verbiage: I'm getting shredded and kind of don't know what I'm doing yet, but I legitimately enjoy the workouts.  I'm doing this with my son (who's testing for his black belt this spring - so he's making me look waaaay bad) so that makes the experience a little more rewarding.

I've been thinking of doing this ever since seeing SAY ANYTHING... back in the 1980s, but never really thought I'd have the stones to jump in and commit.  I can't wait to see/feel what I'm like by Comic-Con!
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: semigeekgirl on January 08, 2018, 10:56:11 AM
$40 for 12 classes a month? That's a steal!
My favorite fitness class is $30 for one 50-minute class. I buy class packs and take advantage of all their sales, but even then I can rarely get it down to $20/class.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: cabler30 on January 08, 2018, 11:10:47 AM
Any kinda workout can help ready for the long walks around con and anything else, but with kick boxing it is a work out and if anyone try anything u be ready to attack lol.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 08, 2018, 12:04:27 PM
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... I can't wait to see/feel what I'm like by Comic-Con!

ANY activity prior to con adds massively to the enjoyment of con. I've run the gambit- massively over weight & out of shape, so so shape, good shape & light- even being so-so with the physical condition sets a person up for a much better con!

that was the premise for starting to talk abt geek fitness- anything and everything is better then nothing. ;)
and this isn't directed to perc2100 but being 60lbs heavier and not able to walk up a flight of stairs led to a miserable end of sdcc for me. On the other side, being 30 lbs lighter & in decent condition (able to walk a mile in 20 min's) led to sprinting across the street/down the block on Monday following con.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: cabler30 on January 08, 2018, 12:57:26 PM
Most times i noticed as it portrayed tv and movies that if u out of shape u not able to walk or move as fast maybe. not sure if that for everyone but i know for me once u have a pace or a way u walk and get use to it u can walk faster and walk so much u tend to leave otehrs in the dust so to speak lol. if not gotta stop to catch ur breath or take alot or too many breaks then u might be out of shape so to speak. if got a steady stride as u walk but consider traffic around may slow u down some depends where u going at time. if got comfy shoes to where not gotta sit alot , then u doing ok. just have water bottle u can refill and stay hydrated so not fill thirsty so often and have use restroom so much . have right snacks give u energy to burn off and maybe u grab a some eats at con if feel need or want to hang out and chill for a time to know what u wanna do next incase u have a to do list and do what u can at time.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on January 10, 2018, 08:33:26 AM
Remember everybody: if you want to get in legit shape you have to exercise AND have a good diet.  I changed my diet awhile back and lost around 20 pounds just from the diet change.  Since I started kickboxing before Christmas I've let my diet go (stupid holiday snacking/junk food/candy); I have to be more disciplined about what I eat, and to not eat too much junk after dinner.  I don't know if one can affect awesome health change w/out diet AND exercise: one w/out the other will get you in a better place, no doubt, but not ultimate top health
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on January 10, 2018, 09:06:13 AM
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Remember everybody: if you want to get in legit shape you have to exercise AND have a good diet.  I changed my diet awhile back and lost around 20 pounds just from the diet change.  Since I started kickboxing before Christmas I've let my diet go (stupid holiday snacking/junk food/candy); I have to be more disciplined about what I eat, and to not eat too much junk after dinner.  I don't know if one can affect awesome health change w/out diet AND exercise: one w/out the other will get you in a better place, no doubt, but not ultimate top health

Agreed, the food part is huge!  Lately I've seen articles about how it is really diet, not exercise, that determines one's weight.  I'd say from my own experience that's accurate.  When I make an effort to write down EVERYTHING I eat and drink, and keep it to 1200 calories or less per day, is when I lose lbs. regardless of how much exercise I do.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 10, 2018, 09:19:09 AM
I'm not really a big exerciser (I take the stairs, I walk places, but I don't 'work out' or play sports) but managing my diet does a LOT for me. The biggest single thing I have done that has lowered my weight is intermittent fasting. Second to that is modifying what I eat. Doing both makes a big difference for me.

That being said, after a week at SDCC or a theme park (like Disneyworld) where I'm walking/standing almost every minute of the day, I can see my metabolism in a higher gear, which makes it easier to lose the weight I gained while eating badly at those times.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on January 10, 2018, 09:57:56 AM
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ANY activity prior to con adds massively to the enjoyment of con. I've run the gambit- massively over weight & out of shape, so so shape, good shape & light- even being so-so with the physical condition sets a person up for a much better con!

that was the premise for starting to talk abt geek fitness- anything and everything is better then nothing. ;)
and this isn't directed to perc2100 but being 60lbs heavier and not able to walk up a flight of stairs led to a miserable end of sdcc for me. On the other side, being 30 lbs lighter & in decent condition (able to walk a mile in 20 min's) led to sprinting across the street/down the block on Monday following con.
As an adult (30's-now, 41) I've never been way overweight, or felt I was in a bad place weight-wise or health wise.  But I've never been in good shape either, except maybe when I was in college.  I've never done anything like this; the only exercising I've ever done was walking, and I was walking 4.5/5 miles an hour when I was at my healthiest.  I'm really excited to see where I'm at in 6 months!  Of course, I reeeeeally need to do better at not eating junk food at night, and eating better meals.  But hopefully that will all click sooner than later
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: cabler30 on January 10, 2018, 11:08:58 AM
Not sure if mentioned before, but i saw documentary about sugar and basically we just eat and it goes to liver to become fat which is the extra weight we carry around at anytime. so besides calories try limit sugar if possible. i know u need some fat on u in ways and some people who are like crazy about fitness may have some or none cause of what they dont eat at anytime time. so i do myself try cut back or limit sugar so i barely eat candy much at anytime and save as well besides loose any weight cause less sugar.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 10, 2018, 06:53:36 PM
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As an adult (30's-now, 41) I've never been way overweight, or felt I was in a bad place weight-wise or health wise.  But I've never been in good shape either, except maybe when I was in college.  I've never done anything like this; the only exercising I've ever done was walking, and I was walking 4.5/5 miles an hour when I was at my healthiest.  I'm really excited to see where I'm at in 6 months!  Of course, I reeeeeally need to do better at not eating junk food at night, and eating better meals.  But hopefully that will all click sooner than later

It depends on if you want to loose weight- if you're happy where you are & can do everything you want to ( don't feel beat up on the monday after a big con) then there isn't any reason to limit your food- as long as you do get enough healthy stuff.

The problem comes when a person wants to loose weight. Loosing is mostly done in the Kitchen- & while up'ing the metabolic rate helps it's not the key to weight loss.
being fit certainly does help the cloths fit better and makes it easier to loose -

on sunday we're starting the mysterbox challenge- it's a cooking excersize formulated to help us all be a bit more mindful of what we eat- more veg less fat etc.
I'll be posting teh guide lines & food box items here on sunday If anyone wants to take part.

there will be a list of items, folks are asked to pick 4 add their own pantry items or augment with others, and see what they come up with.

it's a challenge in cooking creativity & naming , a prize will be given for the best name ;) since we have folks from all over I'm hoping to get a variety of different meals from the same ingredients that I can cook myself.

once the mysterbox is over, [member=5419]Aaron[/member] is going to be running a veggie challenge during Feb- We're trying to get folks a little more accustom to cooking with fresh produce - but not too wacky- like Kale is still a challenge for me- i'd like to cook with it more but i'm clueless- maybe if i had a way to use it... OH how about I push on aaron to do a veggie of the week that WE nominate /mine is an evil laugh/ He has to figure out how to cook it for us....
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Aaron on January 11, 2018, 05:31:24 AM
That's a pretty cool suggestion [member=1]alyssa[/member]! Veggie of the week...I don't want to limit what other people want to do...but I don't mind taking on the challenge for a specific veggie for each week for the forum. In honor of Alyssa's suggestion...Kale will be week one's veggie. Let me know what you would like for the other weeks.

Week 1: Kale
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:

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It depends on if you want to loose weight- if you're happy where you are & can do everything you want to ( don't feel beat up on the monday after a big con) then there isn't any reason to limit your food- as long as you do get enough healthy stuff.

The problem comes when a person wants to loose weight. Loosing is mostly done in the Kitchen- & while up'ing the metabolic rate helps it's not the key to weight loss.
being fit certainly does help the cloths fit better and makes it easier to loose -

on sunday we're starting the mysterbox challenge- it's a cooking excersize formulated to help us all be a bit more mindful of what we eat- more veg less fat etc.
I'll be posting teh guide lines & food box items here on sunday If anyone wants to take part.

there will be a list of items, folks are asked to pick 4 add their own pantry items or augment with others, and see what they come up with.

it's a challenge in cooking creativity & naming , a prize will be given for the best name ;) since we have folks from all over I'm hoping to get a variety of different meals from the same ingredients that I can cook myself.

once the mysterbox is over, [member=5419]Aaron[/member] is going to be running a veggie challenge during Feb- We're trying to get folks a little more accustom to cooking with fresh produce - but not too wacky- like Kale is still a challenge for me- i'd like to cook with it more but i'm clueless- maybe if i had a way to use it... OH how about I push on aaron to do a veggie of the week that WE nominate /mine is an evil laugh/ He has to figure out how to cook it for us....
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Post by: mark on January 11, 2018, 12:21:10 PM
Brussels sprouts? I live in Brussels sprout central so I should probably learn how to cook them better :) An added complication I am having these days is trying to move to a very low-sodium diet since many of the recipes I know for veggies are pretty high in sodium.
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Post by: alyssa on January 11, 2018, 07:46:43 PM
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Brussels sprouts? I live in Brussels sprout central so I should probably learn how to cook them better :) An added complication I am having these days is trying to move to a very low-sodium diet since many of the recipes I know for veggies are pretty high in sodium.
as someone who rarely cooks with anything processed and has to be reminded to add salt, this baffles me.... just don't add salt ? What am i missing?
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Post by: Aaron on January 12, 2018, 06:47:39 AM
Hmmm...I can't remember the last time I cooked Brussels Sprouts...but I'm up for the challenge.

Week 1: Kale
Week 2: Brussels Sprouts
Week 3:
Week 4:

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Brussels sprouts? I live in Brussels sprout central so I should probably learn how to cook them better :) An added complication I am having these days is trying to move to a very low-sodium diet since many of the recipes I know for veggies are pretty high in sodium.
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Post by: mark on January 12, 2018, 07:13:28 AM
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as someone who rarely cooks with anything processed and has to be reminded to add salt, this baffles me.... just don't add salt ? What am i missing?

Many of the ways I've been cooking vegetables involve some salt, like roasting things like Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower with salt and pepper. Or braising things like kale or beet greens in stock. I'm on this low sodium thing less that a week now so still at the point where I am looking obsessively at all of the nutritional labels and trying to find alternatives. Part of it too is likely just needing time for my palate to adjust.

I am supposed to shoot for under 1500mg of sodium a day and it's amazing how fast that "budget" can go and how many little things have 50 or 100mg here and there.
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Post by: TardisMom on January 12, 2018, 09:06:49 AM
I love salt and add it to everything.  My arteries are clogging up just thinking about it.  But I avoid adding butter or lots of oil to my veggies, so it is a trade off.  I love roasted brussel sprouts.

How about SPAGHETTI SQUASH?  The only thing I know to do with it is a buffalo chicken recipe with cheese on top, which is delicious.
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Post by: semigeekgirl on January 12, 2018, 09:35:03 AM
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I love salt and add it to everything.  My arteries are clogging up just thinking about it.  But I avoid adding butter or lots of oil to my veggies, so it is a trade off.  I love roasted brussel sprouts.


This is me. I (knock on wood) have never had blood pressure problems, which is good, because I salt everything to an insane degree. Generally we do brussels sprouts with lots of salt and pepper, or with pancetta (also salty). Sometimes we just do a balsamic vinegar glaze, though... is there lots of sodium in that?
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Post by: mark on January 12, 2018, 10:10:04 AM
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This is me. I (knock on wood) have never had blood pressure problems, which is good, because I salt everything to an insane degree. Generally we do brussels sprouts with lots of salt and pepper, or with pancetta (also salty). Sometimes we just do a balsamic vinegar glaze, though... is there lots of sodium in that?

Balsamic vinegar is great, a little more sodium than other vinegars but still really low, will have to try a glaze. I've been using it with olive oil for a makeshift salad dressing.
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Post by: semigeekgirl on January 12, 2018, 10:33:33 AM
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Balsamic vinegar is great, a little more sodium than other vinegars but still really low, will have to try a glaze. I've been using it with olive oil for a makeshift salad dressing.

That's my go-to salad dressing, I don't even bother to buy it anymore.
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Post by: Devorah on January 12, 2018, 10:44:54 AM
I joined Weight Watchers today! Well a few days ago but I started today. :)

Does anyone else use WW? How do you like it?

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Post by: mark on January 12, 2018, 11:54:52 AM
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I joined Weight Watchers today! Well a few days ago but I started today. :)

Does anyone else use WW? How do you like it?

My wife has done it for a while now and likes it, she's found it really helpful. I think the only complaint she's had is that they seem to switch up the program every year or so, but that's not a big complaint. She really likes the resources, plus she has some friends that are in WW so there's a social aspect to it too.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on January 12, 2018, 12:13:48 PM
It's interesting for me to read this thread as I sip my bulletproof (fatty) tea. I'm doing the keto diet and have lost a lot of weight. Essentially it is low carb/high fat. So I'm having lots of salt, butter, oil... but almost no carbs.

I should point out that my blood pressure and cholesterol and very low, and always have been, so this diet isn't a health risk for me.
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Post by: Angology on January 14, 2018, 11:11:30 AM
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I joined Weight Watchers today! Well a few days ago but I started today. :)

Does anyone else use WW? How do you like it?
I started Weight Watchers again after Comicpalooza last year (May). I have been doing well-have lost 35 pounds so far. I am loving the new Freestyle program (mostly because they made corn zero points!! Also like that chicken breast and eggs are zero points) I do it online only, but it really gives me structure.

Wasn't brussel sprouts what Sheldon had on cruciferous vegetable night...  ;)
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Post by: TardisMom on January 14, 2018, 01:27:01 PM
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I started Weight Watchers again after Comicpalooza last year (May). I have been doing well-have lost 35 pounds so far. I am loving the new Freestyle program (mostly because they made corn zero points!! Also like that chicken breast and eggs are zero points) I do it online only, but it really gives me structure.

Wasn't brussel sprouts what Sheldon had on cruciferous vegetable night...  ;)

Congrats on your weight loss!!!
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Post by: Kmd2103 on January 15, 2018, 06:31:24 PM
I’ve been trying to rekindle my love-hate relationship with running, with more love. I am a slow jogger, and I struggle with the form and mental toughness that running requires. The Nike Run app now has guided runs that give you specific run goals, with audio guidance. I tried the first one today and I’m in love! It is a positive and supportive experience, I highly recommend to anyone wanting to shake up their running game.
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Post by: cabler30 on January 15, 2018, 08:12:11 PM
Any kinda safe exercise can help so u not get winded or feel gotta take a break alot and able to handle walking at anytime through out the day. there are variety areas and places u can sit, chat and grab some eats if not have any with u at time. even slow job is good to where it kinda like fast walking in a way and the more u walk or jog over time u wont mind walking or jogging cause u pace ur breathing and feel better with the fresh air u get around u if not around areas that got u sucking in crap in ways. but being at the con is really not alot of running it more like alot of walking at times cause for safety u cant run inside just fast walking if not in area the gets clogged cause people stop and dont move when told to at time. but there are times staff be around and if see it slow too much they will say to move to side so traffic keeps flowing like the blod in ur veins when nothing stops it from flowing right. that one thing about a job i had last year , it gave u some power to make everyone move at anytime if on the clock. but had to deal with it when not working lol cause had staff around to help at anytime.
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Post by: Kmd2103 on January 17, 2018, 12:11:31 PM
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Any kinda safe exercise can help so u not get winded or feel gotta take a break alot and able to handle walking at anytime through out the day. there are variety areas and places u can sit, chat and grab some eats if not have any with u at time. even slow job is good to where it kinda like fast walking in a way and the more u walk or jog over time u wont mind walking or jogging cause u pace ur breathing and feel better with the fresh air u get around u if not around areas that got u sucking in crap in ways. but being at the con is really not alot of running it more like alot of walking at times cause for safety u cant run inside just fast walking if not in area the gets clogged cause people stop and dont move when told to at time. but there are times staff be around and if see it slow too much they will say to move to side so traffic keeps flowing like the blod in ur veins when nothing stops it from flowing right. that one thing about a job i had last year , it gave u some power to make everyone move at anytime if on the clock. but had to deal with it when not working lol cause had staff around to help at anytime.
Definitely agree [member=6880]cabler30[/member] about not needing to run at the Con! I am hoping that improving my running before SDCC will help me not feel exhausted at the end of the day! :)
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Post by: cabler30 on January 17, 2018, 07:40:24 PM
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Definitely agree [member=6880]cabler30[/member] about not needing to run at the Con! I am hoping that improving my running before SDCC will help me not feel exhausted at the end of the day! :)

Even if u get used to walking alot, u can still find ways to grab a break somewhere or sit down for a few and relax to soak in the atmosphere and recharge as u snack on something and gear up for ur next destination or event u wanna check out at anytime. i do alot walking and know i can go for a time since shoes i got have some bounce in the heal and comfy to where i not gotta sit down alot for a break. but then again i dont feel i need every swag , exclusive or anything else i see unless i want it bad enough at time. i just know from last year i got and collected alot one or 2 days to where shoulder was kinda sore so made sure not to grab too much the next day and cut back and relax more at anytime before and after a job i do ea day.
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Post by: perc2100 on January 18, 2018, 08:20:09 AM
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I joined Weight Watchers today! Well a few days ago but I started today. :)

Does anyone else use WW? How do you like it?
I did that for awhile several years ago and it worked well.  I'm a planner, so the meticulousness of tracking food intake worked pretty well for me.  I think I only dropped it because money was tight at the time and it was an 'easy' thing to cut back on.  I naively thought "I've been doing this for a year or so & I can track my meals myself (spoiler: that didn't work out so well).
For whatever reason I've not come back to weight watchers but maybe that will be my next step after I feel more comfortable w/the kickboxing program and I'm looking to kick it up to the next level.
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Post by: cabler30 on January 18, 2018, 10:54:49 AM
I learned that there have been so many different diets that everyone tries, but not all go right for everyone. do research and ask a doc or others who can advice like free consultation that u can note any tips and if not gotta pay for the help just make sure to thank them for the tips or advice at time so they know their help was not wasted. i learned less sugar is good, fiber filled u faster, and moderation besides gotta give up somethings sometimes to by loose any weight at anytime.
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Post by: Angology on January 20, 2018, 09:24:28 AM
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I did that for awhile several years ago and it worked well.  I'm a planner, so the meticulousness of tracking food intake worked pretty well for me.  I think I only dropped it because money was tight at the time and it was an 'easy' thing to cut back on.  I naively thought "I've been doing this for a year or so & I can track my meals myself (spoiler: that didn't work out so well).
For whatever reason I've not come back to weight watchers but maybe that will be my next step after I feel more comfortable w/the kickboxing program and I'm looking to kick it up to the next level.
I read about an app called iTrackBites. It seems like it's similar to WW. The app is $1.99 for Android. There are in app purchases, but I read those aren't really necessary. I looked into it, but still decided to go with WW (I am wondering if iTrackBites might go away for legal reasons-it has been around a few years without apparent issues, but you never know.)

I am not promoting the app-I have not used it, only looked into it online.
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Post by: alyssa on January 20, 2018, 10:04:21 AM
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I read about an app called iTrackBites. It seems like it's similar to WW. The app is $1.99 for Android. There are in app purchases, but I read those aren't really necessary. I looked into it, but still decided to go with WW (I am wondering if iTrackBites might go away for legal reasons-it has been around a few years without apparent issues, but you never know.)

I am not promoting the app-I have not used it, only looked into it online.

i was on ww - and did well with it however the $20/month is steep- I had thought once i reached my goal weight i'd be able to use the app for free. That is not the case- the free lifetime offer is only open to folks who go to the meetings & do on site weight in's

I have gained 5 lbs since christmas- and still reach for the WW app to track. /sigh/ I intend to try other free/one time payment apps.

I'll look into that one [member=364]Angology[/member] I may also look into these; https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318610.php
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Post by: Angology on January 20, 2018, 11:32:21 AM
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i was on ww - and did well with it however the $20/month is steep- I had thought once i reached my goal weight i'd be able to use the app for free. That is not the case- the free lifetime offer is only open to folks who go to the meetings & do on site weight in's

I have gained 5 lbs since christmas- and still reach for the WW app to track. /sigh/ I intend to try other free/one time payment apps.

I'll look into that one [member=364]Angology[/member] I may also look into these; https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318610.php
I've heard good things about My Fitness Pal. They seem to have a really extensive food database.
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Post by: alyssa on January 20, 2018, 11:45:55 AM
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I've heard good things about My Fitness Pal. They seem to have a really extensive food database.
that is one that i'm going to take a hard look at- I just need a little kick in the pants so they will fit again LOL /see what i did there?/

Just getting back from vaka, dealing with the work & home tedium plus the new laptop is having window's issues /too many up dates at once + installing Norton-- i am my own worst enemy sometimes/
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Post by: Kmd2103 on January 20, 2018, 11:48:04 AM
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I've heard good things about My Fitness Pal. They seem to have a really extensive food database.
I have used My Fitness Pal before and found it easy to use!! Personally, I have found the carbs are my biggest culprit, so I have the most success when I cut back on them. There are some decent faux-carb recipes that I have found for when I need a fix!
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Post by: NCDS on February 06, 2018, 10:23:40 AM
Anyone try Orange Theory?   I am thinking about trying it to get fit for con.   I'm a bit worried because I found out I'm being laid off in 6 weeks but I think $15  a class is reasonable.  Just you have to buy 4 for that month.
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Post by: darlenealderson on February 07, 2018, 06:24:48 AM
I love all the classes at 24 Hour Fitness. Yoga, BodyPump, BodyAttack, Zumba Strong, and Pop Pilates. I also have been skiing a lot this winter. 9 days already. I have 150K vertical feet at Keystone alone. I will be able to ski until June, hopefully.
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Post by: alyssa on February 07, 2018, 07:13:54 AM
that's great! anything outdoors this time of year is worthy of a 'good job' LOL  ;)  We're predicted to get close to a foot today.. and i'm at work :(
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Post by: darlenealderson on February 07, 2018, 07:28:44 AM
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We're predicted to get close to a foot today.. and i'm at work :(

I heard they're getting 15 inches at Keystone (my favorite resort) and I'm stuck at work, too!
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Post by: mark on February 07, 2018, 07:52:26 AM
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Anyone try Orange Theory?   I am thinking about trying it to get fit for con.   I'm a bit worried because I found out I'm being laid off in 6 weeks but I think $15  a class is reasonable.  Just you have to buy 4 for that month.

I have some friends that go there and they love it, cost wise I think there's a heart monitor you have to buy as well.
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Post by: NCDS on February 07, 2018, 02:17:32 PM
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I have some friends that go there and they love it, cost wise I think there's a heart monitor you have to buy as well.

Thanks!   I think I will try it.  Always a catch isn't there.
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Post by: cabler30 on February 08, 2018, 01:55:58 PM
Overall, just plan to by chance do alot of walking, by chance sit at times, and maybe run at anytime if late to get places but so much traffic will just slow u down so running any might be waste of time all depends where u at during the con. for safety reason u cant run inside -but can power walk i guess lol. not sure if had any certain walk style but after tried out for military and it didnt go right i still learned the pace they have and get to places at a decent pace but can get slowed if too much traffic around u at anytime lol. so just be aware if gota take alot breaks or try catch breath, or even with limitations gotta adjust what u can do but still have fun at con. i can see with any health problems can affect be prepared for con events, so just do the best u can and pace urself and can still have fun at the same time.
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Post by: Louie_rob_m on February 09, 2018, 06:35:04 PM
I really fell off the wagon over last 6 months. This was my big week to start and I get a cold.  I really need to get motivated! What gets you all motivated?

Podcasts with jocko willink and Tim ferriss help me

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Post by: alyssa on February 09, 2018, 07:24:34 PM
having my skinny jeans not fit LOL

for me it starts with food- I have to limit my food intake/make healthy choices, that'll lead to fitness
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Post by: Angology on February 10, 2018, 10:56:49 AM
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I really fell off the wagon over last 6 months. This was my big week to start and I get a cold.  I really need to get motivated! What gets you all motivated?

Podcasts with jocko willink and Tim ferriss help me

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There's a fitness challenge on the Funko Funatics boards that keeps me motivated. I have to message a picture of my weight to the guy that runs it, which is terrifying, but motivating. Plus, there are prizes. :) It's just run by a member, not Funko itself.

I also am part of a group on Facebook that started from the SDCC Badgeholders group. We do Fitbit challenges every week, and we started doing adventure races too (also on Fitbit), which are fun too.
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Post by: Louie_rob_m on February 10, 2018, 01:52:11 PM
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There's a fitness challenge on the Funko Funatics boards that keeps me motivated. I have to message a picture of my weight to the guy that runs it, which is terrifying, but motivating. Plus, there are prizes. :) It's just run by a member, not Funko itself.

I also am part of a group on Facebook that started from the SDCC Badgeholders group. We do Fitbit challenges every week, and we started doing adventure races too (also on Fitbit), which are fun too.
Didn't know about funatics challenge. I will have to look it up!

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Post by: NCDS on February 11, 2018, 12:22:15 PM
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Didn't know about funatics challenge. I will have to look it up!

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Just don't really expect your prize.  I never got mine.  I think first place did.

I just did my first class at orange theory fitness class and survived!   It was intense and just what I needed I signed up for 4 classes a month.  I've gotten even bigger than when I joined this thread so I am hoping to join you all at SDCC 20 lbs lighter this year.
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Post by: Louie_rob_m on February 11, 2018, 12:59:57 PM
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Just don't really expect your prize.  I never got mine.  I think first place did.

I just did my first class at orange theory fitness class and survived!   It was intense and just what I needed I signed up for 4 classes a month.  I've gotten even bigger than when I joined this thread so I am hoping to join you all at SDCC 20 lbs lighter this year.
Bummer about the prize, kudos on the Orange theory! I'm looking to drop 20 myself

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Post by: Violet on February 12, 2018, 09:29:00 AM
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I really fell off the wagon over last 6 months. This was my big week to start and I get a cold.  I really need to get motivated! What gets you all motivated?

Podcasts with jocko willink and Tim ferriss help me

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I can relate. I had just started back after falling off the wagon for about a 6+ month due to a knee injury. Then I started back for several weeks, then fell off the wagon again for a couple weeks, but tried to get back on a couple weeks ago. My plan was to run Wed, Fri, and Sundays. I ran Wed, did well. But then I started getting sick on Friday and was sick all the following week, and I'm still getting over it! It's hard to stay motivated when that happens :(
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Post by: NCDS on February 12, 2018, 09:47:40 AM
I am sooooooo sore from that Orange Theory class!   I wish I could pay someone to workout for me...lol
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 12, 2018, 12:29:36 PM
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I am sooooooo sore from that Orange Theory class!   I wish I could pay someone to workout for me...lol

I've been contemplating that thing where they stick wires into you and use electrical impulses to work out your muscles while you lie there....  >:D
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Post by: Angology on February 14, 2018, 08:40:51 AM
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Just don't really expect your prize.  I never got mine.  I think first place did.

I just did my first class at orange theory fitness class and survived!   It was intense and just what I needed I signed up for 4 classes a month.  I've gotten even bigger than when I joined this thread so I am hoping to join you all at SDCC 20 lbs lighter this year.
I didn't get mine either. I feel like sending him a PM, but don't want to seem greedy. It's still great motivation.

Congrats on the surviving that first class! It's always the hardest. I may look into it-there is one fairly close to my house.
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Post by: Kevin Rutan on February 14, 2018, 10:14:42 AM
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I didn't get mine either. I feel like sending him a PM, but don't want to seem greedy. It's still great motivation.

Congrats on the surviving that first class! It's always the hardest. I may look into it-there is one fairly close to my house.

Didn't get my prize either. At this point I'm just considering the weight loss to be my prize.
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Post by: semigeekgirl on February 14, 2018, 12:48:01 PM
My work got standing desks! Very excited that this will help me reach my goals.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180214/fd218ec2a9e26a5b1566f87de93fceec.jpg)

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Post by: TardisMom on February 14, 2018, 03:27:24 PM
Very cool [member=1291]semigeekgirl[/member] !!  Do you need to provide your own exercise ball?  You'll have abs of steel!
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Post by: semigeekgirl on February 15, 2018, 08:28:43 AM
[member=842]TardisMom[/member] I think they'll buy me an exercise ball if I ask for one, but I'm going to just get used to standing for awhile first. I'm not getting rid of my chair yet! :P
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Post by: alyssa on February 15, 2018, 09:17:29 AM
i dusted off the treadmill today.... and did some of my strength thingies.

and

put on the wrist monitor (fitbit)

i supposes i should join the group for Fitbit motivation... but i'm not that motivated
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Post by: catvonawesome on February 15, 2018, 09:26:53 AM
Jumping back into this thread again. I've got a fairly hard goal for my Comic Con get in shape plan. Working on food right now plus gradually increasing my workouts. Yoga and Jillian Michaels every day. I will be back into my smaller skinny jeans for July! But mostly I just want the tons of walking to not hurt. Plus practicing making better food choices when dining out.

My diet mantra for SDCC this year: No thank you Mrs. Fields and Auntie Anne!! 
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Post by: mark on February 15, 2018, 12:04:50 PM
I'm still struggling to find a viable exercise routine. The last time I would have considered myself to be in shape I had a solid routine consisting of weight lifting, running and martial arts, one that could absorb all manner of dietary sins.  Then I got hit with this weird muscular problem that still stubbornly resists diagnosis, and I had to give up pretty much all strenuous exercise. But I never made the obvious changes to my diet to compensate.

Switching to a low-sodium diet has (so far) helped with that piece of the puzzle. It's a total pain in the butt, sodium is everywhere, but I've been able to commit to it in way that I never have for other diets. I think it's because my weird brain can take the notion of staying under 1500 mg/day and treat it as a problem to be solved, instead of a more abstract goal.

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Post by: catvonawesome on February 15, 2018, 12:13:23 PM
Oh I totally get that. I used to be in much better shape, but aging body plus weird pains has really slowed down what I do. The yoga is helping a LOT. I've used it to replace the zone out meditation of running because my feet can't do it anymore. Not without pain anyway.

But, even with low impact workouts, I'm starting to feel like I need to talk to my doctor. I already don't eat or rarely eat red meat, or rice, or pasta, or pork, or fast foods, and yet, I'm still struggling so much to get any weight off.  And there's all these other little things that I was taking as unrelated issues that I'm starting to think are all part of a larger issue. 
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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 16, 2018, 07:50:23 AM
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I started Weight Watchers again after Comicpalooza last year (May). I have been doing well-have lost 35 pounds so far.

I ran into [member=364]Angology[/member] last night and I have to say that she looks fabulous! Her hard work has really paid off!
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Post by: mark on February 17, 2018, 03:50:13 PM
Well, I suppose I haven't tried everything.

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Post by: Transmute Jun on February 17, 2018, 10:03:14 PM
Actually, the ladies who invented goat yoga were on The Amazing Race.
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Post by: Angology on February 19, 2018, 05:30:14 PM
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I ran into [member=364]Angology[/member] last night and I have to say that she looks fabulous! Her hard work has really paid off!
Awww! Thanks! It was great seeing you. I wish we could have done dinner.

And now to get back on track! We added the concierge lounge to our reservation, and many desserts were had (little ones, but still).
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Post by: alyssa on February 22, 2018, 12:01:40 PM
here's a great article about food and dieting
it's the Quality vs. Quantity hypothesis tested.

The Key to Weight Loss Is Diet Quality, Not Quantity, a New Study Finds
By ANAHAD O’CONNORFEB. 20, 2018

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/20/well/eat/counting-calories-weight-loss-diet-dieting-low-carb-low-fat.html
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Post by: superkatchick on February 25, 2018, 09:03:34 AM
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i dusted off the treadmill today.... and did some of my strength thingies.

and

put on the wrist monitor (fitbit)

i supposes i should join the group for Fitbit motivation... but i'm not that motivated

My insurance just gave me a free fitbit zip so this intrigues me! What is the Fitbit group and how do I join? I've been SUPER lazy lately and need a good motivator!
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Post by: catvonawesome on February 25, 2018, 05:07:01 PM
So my workout this weekend was moving! Just a block away but whew my whole body hurts and I'm really feeling like a 90 year old today. I ate terribly but I think I burned most of it off anyway. It was over 80 degrees yesterday! So much fun hauling boxes.

My workout for the coming week will be unpacking things and arranging furniture so I have room to do a workout. ;)
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Post by: perc2100 on February 26, 2018, 11:10:56 AM
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My insurance just gave me a free fitbit zip so this intrigues me! What is the Fitbit group and how do I join? I've been SUPER lazy lately and need a good motivator!
I wish I had a fitbit for kickboxing.  I don't dare wear my Apple Watch for that, but I'm really curious to know how many calories I burn in a 60 minute class.  One guy w/a fitbit regularly burns 1000+ calories a class, though he's in WAY better shape/agile than I (I still fail at quite a bit of core training stuff so I assume this guy in great shape who's been in the class for awhile is burning more than me).
Have fun with that thing!
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Post by: comicconfamily on April 05, 2018, 05:28:32 PM
I'm desperately trying to get motivated again. I was walking on the treadmill daily before -- at least 8000 steps a day and a few days over 10K, which was huge for me. I got sick in December and just stopped.  :( I've been hit or miss with wearing my fitbit too (more miss than hit). And once again, WonderCon and Disneyland killed my feet and legs. I was doing StepBet which was hugely motivating for me before so I think I should probably start that again.
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Post by: Angology on April 05, 2018, 07:26:47 PM
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I'm desperately trying to get motivated again. I was walking on the treadmill daily before -- at least 8000 steps a day and a few days over 10K, which was huge for me. I got sick in December and just stopped.  :( I've been hit or miss with wearing my fitbit too (more miss than hit). And once again, WonderCon and Disneyland killed my feet and legs. I was doing StepBet which was hugely motivating for me before so I think I should probably start that again.
You and me both. I finally started working out again this week. Preview Night is 103 days away. That should be some kind of motivation. Stepbet looks interesting!
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Post by: brand4d2 on April 12, 2018, 03:53:36 PM
I need to get in on this StepBet!   I could have been killing it all this time! ;)

My Fitbit one completely died recently...put thousands of miles on it over 2 years so now I have a new Charge 2 Fitbit. 


This Saturday will be my second time doing the American Lung Association’s stair climb event in Los Angeles.   It’s going to be very warm that day and my wave isn’t until 11:45 am so I may not beat last year’s time.  I won’t kill myself trying to beat I though as the important thing is that I’m doing this for lung disease research and to honor my late father. 
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Post by: Angology on April 12, 2018, 08:51:44 PM
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I need to get in on this StepBet!   I could have been killing it all this time! ;)

My Fitbit one completely died recently...put thousands of miles on it over 2 years so now I have a new Charge 2 Fitbit. 


This Saturday will be my second time doing the American Lung Association’s stair climb event in Los Angeles.   It’s going to be very warm that day and my wave isn’t until 11:45 am so I may not beat last year’s time.  I won’t kill myself trying to beat I though as the important thing is that I’m doing this for lung disease research and to honor my late father.
I am thinking your Fitbit died from exhaustion! You are a step-master, that's for sure. Good luck with the stair climb event. Such a noble cause.

We need to do another Weekend Warrior challenge soon.
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Post by: catvonawesome on April 13, 2018, 12:53:59 PM
I'm doing the weight watchers freestyle program now and starting to get into the groove of how to stick to it and feel full. I've also just finished week 1 of the Couch to 5k program. I've used this before and it really helps. My body is already starting to remember what it felt like when I was running a couple miles a day!

I think I'm on good track for my SDCC goal as well as my end of year goal.
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Post by: Angology on April 13, 2018, 04:28:41 PM
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I'm doing the weight watchers freestyle program now and starting to get into the groove of how to stick to it and feel full. I've also just finished week 1 of the Couch to 5k program. I've used this before and it really helps. My body is already starting to remember what it felt like when I was running a couple miles a day!

I think I'm on good track for my SDCC goal as well as my end of year goal.
I am loving the Freestyle program. Down 45 pounds so far. It's been a slower go this time around because I have been taking more breaks, but it is a workable plan.
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Post by: catvonawesome on April 13, 2018, 04:36:11 PM
It's taken me a bit to find the groove with it but I think its working now. As I'm phasing out meat I'm just struggling to find quick protein. It's been so busy at work and I've just been exhausted so cooking and preparing has been the harder part. But as I get less busy that is getting easier too. Trying out some "beyond meat chicken strips" this weekend.
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Post by: Emerald_Mom on April 13, 2018, 05:14:44 PM
[member=364]Angology[/member] ... how long have you been doing the WW Freestyle?  I have been considering starting it and was wondering how effective it was ?
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Post by: Angology on April 13, 2018, 06:39:56 PM
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[member=364]Angology[/member] ... how long have you been doing the WW Freestyle?  I have been considering starting it and was wondering how effective it was ?
Only from the beginning of the year (when it started), but have been on WW since May of last year. I have taken breaks for cons, and  Thanksgiving to New Year’s day, so I think I would have lost more had I not. I am taking amore relaxed approach these days.


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Post by: Emerald_Mom on April 13, 2018, 06:43:04 PM
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Only from the beginning of the year (when it started), but have been on WW since May of last year. I have taken breaks for cons, and  Thanksgiving to New Year’s day, so I think I would have lost more had I not. I am taking amore relaxed approach these days.


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Dr tells me slow and steady is the way to go for lasting results and to learn to change your eating habits. I think I will give WW a try... thanks for answering my question.   :)
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Post by: Angology on April 13, 2018, 06:51:38 PM
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Dr tells me slow and steady is the way to go for lasting results and to learn to change your eating habits. I think I will give WW a try... thanks for answering my question.   :)
Words cannot express how much I love that corn is a free food. And eggs and chicken breast and beans, etc. etc. I try not to overdo them, but it's nice to have them as options when you are hungry.

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Post by: Michaelnaut on April 14, 2018, 10:14:18 AM
Back on the SDCCFit wagon...back to riding, and did 15.6 miles today.  Starting to train to ride at least 3x a week until SDCC at least :)
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Post by: superkatchick on April 15, 2018, 12:38:02 PM
I'm still learning to navigate the FitBit app but I'm always looking for some accountability and motivation and trying to do weekly challenges, if anyone would like to add me my email is [email protected]!
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Post by: Michaelnaut on April 15, 2018, 01:00:25 PM
Yaknow that's a good idear.  Anyone on Strava?
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Post by: Angology on April 15, 2018, 08:55:51 PM
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I'm still learning to navigate the FitBit app but I'm always looking for some accountability and motivation and trying to do weekly challenges, if anyone would like to add me my email is [email protected]!
I sent you an invitation from Angela C.

For anyone else, my fitbit public profile is here: https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z
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Post by: comicconfamily on April 15, 2018, 09:11:11 PM
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I need to get in on this StepBet!   I could have been killing it all this time! ;)

I really enjoy it and it keeps me motivated. I've "won" every StepBet I've done (you win by just complete the steps it sets for you). Which winning just means I get the amount I paid in back and then (usually) a slight profit. I joined up again last week and am back at it again, so for the first time in months, I am meeting my step goals again. Mind you, my daily goal is just under 8k, but it feels good to know I'm doing that because without it and working long hours at my desk job, I'm lucky if I hit 2k per day.
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Post by: comicconfamily on April 15, 2018, 09:13:31 PM
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I'm doing the weight watchers freestyle program now and starting to get into the groove of how to stick to it and feel full.

I just joined WW (again)! I just finished my first week of this new program. Tomorrow morning I weigh in, so not sure how I did, but I feel like this is easier than some of the previous plans. For me, I'm so happy that eggs are 0 points. I love to eat them for breakfast, but not as much of a fan of egg whites, egg substitutes.
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Post by: catvonawesome on April 15, 2018, 09:29:30 PM
It's been a bit slow going for me so far....but I think part of that is just my metabolism is so slow now that I'm rounding into my 40s. So a lot of it right now is just figuring out what does work for me.

The zero points stuff is so awesome. Not only does it open up so many things but just makes it easier to be less obsessive about it. Like I'll realize omg I forgot to track lunch! But it was all zero points fruits and veggies and the only thing that counted was salad dressing or something. Makes it easier to learn to eat better without having to watch every single piece of food that goes into me.
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Post by: cabler30 on April 21, 2018, 12:33:29 PM
I have overtime just try cut back on sugar since learned it goes to liver then to fat. i walk alot so i not really gain alot since last went to a doc i got weight checked and no problems on that really.  i learned some people not able to loose weight as others can for one reason or another. just know u might be walking alot or waiting alot besides sit down taking a break anytime. just be sure drink or sip water anytime and have snacks at anytime.
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Post by: Michaelnaut on April 21, 2018, 12:35:19 PM
Just got done a great ride today:20.3 miles in 1:48.  Shooting for riding 3x a week.
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Post by: Devorah on April 21, 2018, 01:11:09 PM
I had been doing at least 10k a day with Fitbit for a couple years, last couple months I’ve been doing high intensity interval training instead. Decided recently I need to do both so I’m back on the Fitbit wagon.


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Post by: pyxidis on April 23, 2018, 11:13:38 PM
I'm walking more and eating better. Day one of lifestyle change. I didn't eat any animal products today and walked during lunch. :) I had a fantastic meal for dinner: zoodles with marinara sauce. It was delicious and filling too.
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Post by: Jim Watari on April 24, 2018, 09:39:24 AM
I saw my nutritionist last week and she reminded me to drink more water. I had been having problems with too much snacking and it did really curb my appetite
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Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2018, 10:00:12 AM
I got a rude shock today ---
the first step on the scale after vaka....

plus i am NOT in good enough shape for SDCC
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Post by: catvonawesome on April 25, 2018, 02:19:28 PM
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I got a rude shock today ---
the first step on the scale after vaka....

plus i am NOT in good enough shape for SDCC

Yeah, I'm not happy with where I'm at right now either.  :\  Just gonna keep at it and keep checking. We've got a good two and a half months to keep working. We got this!
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Post by: clambert1273 on April 25, 2018, 02:28:15 PM
Breaking my ankle has put a damper on everything and can’t walk    At least I haven’t been super hungry the last two weeks since breaking it... lol


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Post by: pyxidis on April 25, 2018, 02:37:11 PM
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Yeah, I'm not happy with where I'm at right now either.  :\  Just gonna keep at it and keep checking. We've got a good two and a half months to keep working. We got this!

Me as well, but I'm getting there. Day three of my new lifestyle change and all is good. It could be psychosomatic but I feel good. Lol. Less hungry. Clear headed. I walked again today, too. Gonna incorporate the gym soon.

Good luck to you all. This is great thread. :)
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Post by: Loliiz on April 25, 2018, 06:24:21 PM
I'm like 7 pounds lighter than last year, but I'm still another 7 pounds away from my goal to SDCC. I feel a lot better for this year and hope it will be like this from now on...

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Post by: clarrkkent on April 26, 2018, 10:35:41 PM
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I'm like 7 pounds lighter than last year, but I'm still another 7 pounds away from my goal to SDCC. I feel a lot better for this year and hope it will be like this from now on...

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Hi all,

Started the year off not happy with my health and a warning from my doc I was pre diabetic. That was plenty motivation for me. Been doing elliptical and 8fit (phone app) everyday since. Sticking mostly to a “whole 30” diet and not over eating. 

Down 25 lbs to 181 lbs. A1C dropped back down to normal. Going to keep at it until I hit 170. Once there, I’ll add in some routines/programs from Nerd Fitness.



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Post by: alyssa on April 27, 2018, 08:20:45 AM
it is amazing to me how much variation there is in my weight between when i get hm and once my system is cleared out -
i got hm on Wed., weighted myself. 2 days later i am 5 lbs lighter. LOL & it's not water weight ;)

[member=8063]clarrkkent[/member] you may want to incorporate some light at home weight training now. I've found tremendous benefit in just doing a series of light body weight resistance exercises consistently.
I'm talking 10/15 reps with 3/2 sets

leg lifts (all 4 directions)
modified situps
door pushups
planking
etc
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Post by: alyssa on April 27, 2018, 08:39:35 AM
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Breaking my ankle has put a damper on everything and can’t walk    At least I haven’t been super hungry the last two weeks since breaking it... lol

can u get some time with a PT person? you may be able to come up with a series of movements that maintain your current condition & maybe even strengthen it
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Post by: clambert1273 on April 27, 2018, 09:23:40 AM
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can u get some time with a PT person? you may be able to come up with a series of movements that maintain your current condition & maybe even strengthen it

I am sure they will eventually.. currently I am pretty much restricted to my recliner or couch only getting up for bathroom and using a walker...  I can say my right leg and right glute is getting a hell of a workout

Follow up is May 8th and I am crossing my fingers for some hopeful weight bearing...


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Post by: clarrkkent on April 27, 2018, 09:33:35 AM
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it is amazing to me how much variation there is in my weight between when i get hm and once my system is cleared out -
i got hm on Wed., weighted myself. 2 days later i am 5 lbs lighter. LOL & it's not water weight ;)

[member=8063]clarrkkent[/member] you may want to incorporate some light at home weight training now. I've found tremendous benefit in just doing a series of light body weight resistance exercises consistently.
I'm talking 10/15 reps with 3/2 sets

leg lifts (all 4 directions)
modified situps
door pushups
planking
etc

No worries. I’m getting that in. The 8fit app I’ve been doing is short, HIIT workouts using mostly body weight or light weights. I’ve added a 25 lb weight vest to most of the workouts.

I guess I meant “serious” weight training to add lean mass. Heavy squats, deadlifts, clean and jerk, lots of compound movements. Not unfamiliar with those. Just been quite a while since I’ve stepped into the weight room (aka my garage).


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Post by: alyssa on April 27, 2018, 09:50:36 AM
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No worries. I’m getting that in. The 8fit app I’ve been doing is short, HIIT workouts using mostly body weight or light weights. I’ve added a 25 lb weight vest to most of the workouts.

I guess I meant “serious” weight training to add lean mass. Heavy squats, deadlifts, clean and jerk, lots of compound movements. Not unfamiliar with those. Just been quite a while since I’ve stepped into the weight room (aka my garage).
I should have known ... LOL
I was just massively surprised at how much the light body resistance stuff helped- nothing high impact -
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Post by: tristanstewart on April 28, 2018, 05:36:57 PM
my biggest preparation is doing extra light leg exercises more often and cardio. i tend to make schedules that include a lot of going end to end within the convention center.

the one thing i never do, but should is getting out and walking around with a backpack. nothing heavy, just something similar to what id walk around san diego with.
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 01, 2018, 05:00:25 PM
So, of course, now that I'm all signed up for Weight Watchers, I find out my health insurance offers a super similar thing for ZERO dollars. *sigh* 
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Post by: alyssa on May 01, 2018, 06:31:23 PM
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So, of course, now that I'm all signed up for Weight Watchers, I find out my health insurance offers a super similar thing for ZERO dollars. *sigh* 
to my mind the huge advantage WW has is the app- with the bar code scanner- invaluable at the grocery store!
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 01, 2018, 06:33:49 PM
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to my mind the huge advantage WW has is the app- with the bar code scanner- invaluable at the grocery store!
Very true! I'm already on with WW for a few months so I may use a combo of their resources. I can decide at the end of my WW time which I like better.

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Post by: clarrkkent on May 01, 2018, 06:35:43 PM
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to my mind the huge advantage WW has is the app- with the bar code scanner- invaluable at the grocery store!


MyFitnessPal is great for tracking calories and macros too. Granted, it’s not a points system like WW so requires more know how if tracking macros.




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Post by: tristanstewart on May 01, 2018, 06:36:22 PM
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to my mind the huge advantage WW has is the app- with the bar code scanner- invaluable at the grocery store!

what all does the bar code scanner tell you?
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Post by: alyssa on May 01, 2018, 06:38:25 PM
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MyFitnessPal is great for tracking calories and macros too. Granted, it’s not a points system like WW so requires more know how if tracking macros.

i've tried MFPal....perhaps it was due to the learning curve but I found it to be more difficult then the WW app by far
i should try it again-
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Post by: alyssa on May 01, 2018, 06:40:35 PM
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what all does the bar code scanner tell you?
I can't remember if it lists the fat/carbs etc or if it just gave the point value.  It's been a while since i've been on WW
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 01, 2018, 06:46:57 PM
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I can't remember if it lists the fat/carbs etc or if it just gave the point value.  It's been a while since i've been on WW
It gives you the points value and the breakdown.  I don't eat tons of packaged food but it's super invaluable for the stuff I do eat...helps choose better bread and basically deter me from breaking and getting chips.

I love the zero points food simplicity and when I'm sticking to it I really started to loose. I'm finally past all the big food social stuff of the spring and am ready to get serious about it again.

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Post by: tristanstewart on May 01, 2018, 09:40:17 PM
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It gives you the points value and the breakdown.  I don't eat tons of packaged food but it's super invaluable for the stuff I do eat...helps choose better bread and basically deter me from breaking and getting chips.

I love the zero points food simplicity and when I'm sticking to it I really started to loose. I'm finally past all the big food social stuff of the spring and am ready to get serious about it again.

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i can see how that could be helpful.

for the most part i eat ok, but i wouldnt mind adding a little variety to my cooking. im just a little lazy with things and if that wasnt the case i feel like id probably be making healthier choices.
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 02, 2018, 05:28:39 AM
I'm super lazy with cooking. I don't love it. I love baking but that's not usually healthy at all. So, I tend to stick to really simple stuff and lots of fresh fruits.

It gets really hot here and the hotter it gets the more I don't want cooked food or to turn he oven/stove on.  So I get super lazy. Haha
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Post by: Emerald_Mom on May 03, 2018, 06:35:22 AM
well..... I pulled the trigger and signed up for WW....
any suggestions for a sugar alternative that doesn't have a bad after taste... cause I love my sweet tea
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 03, 2018, 06:41:21 AM
Stevia is the least weird to me but even then it depends on the brand. I've just given up sweet beverages. I can't do the NutraSweet/aspartame stuff because it gives me headaches so I just drink tons of la Croix now. (Dr pepper was my habit).

Giving up sweet treats has been harder. I love baking.
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Post by: Emerald_Mom on May 03, 2018, 06:56:22 AM
I went Keto about 3 years ago... it worked, but as soon as I started eating "normally" again the weight crept back on.
I used organic Stevia.... it was ok, but definitely has an after taste....
*sigh*
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Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2018, 06:58:07 AM
breaking the bacon & potato chip addiction.....  :( :(
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Post by: CaseyJones14 on May 03, 2018, 07:07:35 AM
I'm a big Funko and Loyal Subjects collector so my favorite way to "work out" is to park really far away when I'm out shopping. It's silly, but you'd be surprised how much walking I get in from my weekly toy hunts  ;D
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Post by: Emerald_Mom on May 03, 2018, 07:11:20 AM
every little bit helps....my biggest issue right now is constant pain in both my heels.... arthritis in my Achilles tendons...makes it tough to get moving sometimes
proper shoes go a long way to help with that
[member=1]alyssa[/member]  I love bacon and chips too.... but the sweet tea is the killer for me
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 03, 2018, 07:37:23 AM
Sugar is my nemesis and I don't even know when that started! I used to not be that much of a dessert person. I can cut chips and pasta and rice no problem. But the sugar cravings are bad.

I know its all tied into my anxiety disorder and PTSD. I will have a great day where I eat clean and healthy and then it all falls apart around 9:30/10 pm when my anxiety really kicks in. Its all about that serotonin rush at night. So, I'm working on upping my workouts to sub in a different chemical reaction. And I just can't keep anything sweet in the house. I keep ingredients around but if I'm craving something at 10pm, I actually have to spend the time making it.  ;)

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every little bit helps....my biggest issue right now is constant pain in both my heels.... arthritis in my Achilles tendons...makes it tough to get moving sometimes
proper shoes go a long way to help with that

I'm having such a struggle with my wrists  right now. Its making even the simplest yoga poses difficult. Working on variations like but there's not a lot of variation for downward dog!
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Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2018, 07:51:57 AM
one of the tricks my sister does re sugar is to only eat 'home made' items- they could be neighbors/bake sales etc-
I like sweet but not sugar- if that makes any sense - like i'll eat a Cannoli but not a cupcake
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 03, 2018, 07:57:02 AM
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one of the tricks my sister does re sugar is to only eat 'home made' items- they could be neighbors/bake sales etc-
I like sweet but not sugar- if that makes any sense - like i'll eat a Cannoli but not a cupcake

I've taken lately to thinking of my bakes as mandalas. The whole process of baking is so relaxing and meditative to me that I don't want to stop working on those skills. So, I make something. I try it for quality control and then I give it away to friends, bring it to the office, or just toss the rest. (I don't make crazy amounts of things that I'm wasting.) Its my meditative mandala. I work hard on it and then I wipe it away!

For the next few months, I think I'm gonna focus on bread baking rather than sweets to help too.
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Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2018, 08:07:05 AM
my son works at a very creative bread type bakery-

I've got a half doz fav's. they have a Sunflower seed bread that is yummy ... a perfect side/starch for a soup dinner
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Post by: catvonawesome on May 03, 2018, 08:10:22 AM
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my son works at a very creative bread type bakery-

I've got a half doz fav's. they have a Sunflower seed bread that is yummy ... a perfect side/starch for a soup dinner

Nice! that sounds excellent!!  I've loved learning to bake breads. I wish I had a fancier kitchen set up but they still come out delicious. I'm using Paul Hollywood's How to Bake book and he's so good explaining the basics.

I'm also sticking to just once a week bakes. I plan out what I want to bake on the weekend and that planning process also seems to help keep the cravings at bay. Like, I know I'll have a small treat on Saturday so hold out until then.
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Post by: NCDS on June 10, 2018, 11:39:11 AM
I'm not losing weight so I now need to focus on diet but I'm holding strong for June

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Post by: catvonawesome on June 22, 2018, 07:12:05 AM
I'm also not really losing after dumping 5 pounds really fast. I'm hoping that is because I'm putting on some muscle from the workouts and the weight loss will start again soon.

Tomorrow I finish week 8 of the couch 2 5k program! My pace is terrible (compared to when I was running before) but it's getting there! I've been feeling some differences in my yoga the past couple weeks too. Getting further into poses than before and such. 

I've got some good 20 minute yoga routines that really focus on stretching out that I'm gonna load up on my tablet for post con stretching every day.
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Post by: tristanstewart on June 22, 2018, 07:31:15 AM
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I'm also not really losing after dumping 5 pounds really fast. I'm hoping that is because I'm putting on some muscle from the workouts and the weight loss will start again soon.

Tomorrow I finish week 8 of the couch 2 5k program! My pace is terrible (compared to when I was running before) but it's getting there! I've been feeling some differences in my yoga the past couple weeks too. Getting further into poses than before and such. 

I've got some good 20 minute yoga routines that really focus on stretching out that I'm gonna load up on my tablet for post con stretching every day.

you may not be losing weight anymore, however if youre feeling better all around and getting better with the workouts thats a really good sign.

when i was doing yoga regularly i felt good throughout the day just from the stretching and all that. unfortunately i chose to stop when the teacher moved away and i didnt care for her replacement.

good luck to you. you still have a few weeks to go.
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 22, 2018, 09:23:55 AM
I gained 15 pounds on our recent Florida trip and have dropped 6 pretty quickly since we got back... but I'm working on the remaining 9 now. I'm pretty much living on chicken/white bean soup (high in protein) and apricots from our backyard tree.
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Post by: catvonawesome on June 22, 2018, 09:29:46 AM
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I gained 15 pounds on our recent Florida trip and have dropped 6 pretty quickly since we got back... but I'm working on the remaining 9 now. I'm pretty much living on chicken/white bean soup (high in protein) and apricots from our backyard tree.

My diet is so boring right now but it really does help keep me in check! I'm basically on soy burgers for dinner with veggies and a boring chicken sandwich for lunch with fruit. I jazz it up every couple weeks by doing a dessert bake on the weekend. Something semi-complicated so I have to work for the sugar!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on June 22, 2018, 09:38:26 AM
Hey, whatever works! I was doing keto over the winter, but the backyard fruit trees prevent me from doing that in the summer, so I'm just low calorie right now. It's nice to plan a few cheats though. Normally I have a cheat meal on the weekends, but since I just got back from the trip and I want to keep the momentum going, I'm going to be strict this weekend. Hopefully next weekend things will have improved.
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Post by: Michaelnaut on June 24, 2018, 01:32:01 PM
I'm upping my cycling game, at least that's the plan.  Logged 15.1 miles today and am shooting for 100 miles ridden over the course of the week.
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Post by: catvonawesome on July 02, 2018, 10:24:44 AM
Starting to get a little nervous about eating at the con. I've made so much progress. I can feel it in how my clothes fit, and energy levels, plus workouts. But the closer we get the bigger my cravings are getting. I'm doing well avoiding them so far because saving money for SDCC means no eating out or going off grocery budget! But whew, I caught myself looking at the MGH restaurant menus the other day and envisioning a giant burger and fries and margarita as soon as I check in.

Of course I'm gonna let myself have a few treats but I need to keep myself in check and on the wagon that week. I don't want to undo these 10 pounds!
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Post by: TardisMom on July 02, 2018, 02:34:13 PM
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Starting to get a little nervous about eating at the con. I've made so much progress. I can feel it in how my clothes fit, and energy levels, plus workouts. But the closer we get the bigger my cravings are getting. I'm doing well avoiding them so far because saving money for SDCC means no eating out or going off grocery budget! But whew, I caught myself looking at the MGH restaurant menus the other day and envisioning a giant burger and fries and margarita as soon as I check in.

Of course I'm gonna let myself have a few treats but I need to keep myself in check and on the wagon that week. I don't want to undo these 10 pounds!

Checking menus ahead of time is dangerous! I'm excited for our Favorite Pizza on Earth at BASIC.  And then having the leftovers.  It is a decent walk to get there.  That's my justification 8)
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Post by: catvonawesome on July 03, 2018, 09:47:02 AM
Challenge #1: We have a catered 4th party at work today. From one of the best restaurants in town. So, lets see how I do today! hahah
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Post by: jimy on July 03, 2018, 09:55:20 AM
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Challenge #1: We have a catered 4th party at work today. From one of the best restaurants in town. So, lets see how I do today! hahah

Try drinking a couple of glasses of water before the party...
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Post by: catvonawesome on July 05, 2018, 12:26:00 PM
I did alright! Had one tiny bite of a sausage. Then stuck to coleslaw, mac n cheese, and a roll. Did sample some desserts because my coworkers made them!  But, I took small enough portions that I didn't feel crazy full afterwards. Ate sensibly yesterday. :D

On another note, I finally joined the Fitbit cult. Anyone else here have one? I think we can make groups? Anyone interested in friending up or grouping?
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Post by: Angology on July 05, 2018, 10:40:06 PM
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I did alright! Had one tiny bite of a sausage. Then stuck to coleslaw, mac n cheese, and a roll. Did sample some desserts because my coworkers made them!  But, I took small enough portions that I didn't feel crazy full afterwards. Ate sensibly yesterday. :D

On another note, I finally joined the Fitbit cult. Anyone else here have one? I think we can make groups? Anyone interested in friending up or grouping?
Here is the SDCCFIT group (not super active)
https://www.fitbit.com/group/22ZKPJ
Here is my fitbit user link: https://www.fitbit.com/user/23WB4Z Send me a friend request (Angela C.)
I do belong to a facebook group that does challenges all the time. I will look into how to join, if you are interested. It is mostly people that have “met” (mostly in the online sense) through Comic-Con.


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Post by: catvonawesome on July 06, 2018, 07:05:02 AM
Awesome! Friend request is coming your way from Cat C.
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Post by: Angology on July 06, 2018, 02:22:15 PM
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Awesome! Friend request is coming your way from Cat C.
Some of the forum members are doing a weekend warrior challenge this weekend and a workweek hustle next week. Do you want an invite?
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Post by: catvonawesome on July 06, 2018, 02:26:19 PM
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Some of the forum members are doing a weekend warrior challenge this weekend and a workweek hustle next week. Do you want an invite?

Sure!! Thank you!!
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Post by: brand4d2 on July 19, 2018, 08:05:48 PM
I know I’m the last person that should be saying this but I feel I’m in very, very poor con shape.  Being forced by security to take the longest routes possible when navigating the upstairs rooms is totally draining me!   I would blame the humidity except that I’m being killed indoors. 
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Post by: clarrkkent on November 02, 2018, 12:05:15 PM
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Starting to get a little nervous about eating at the con. I've made so much progress. I can feel it in how my clothes fit, and energy levels, plus workouts. But the closer we get the bigger my cravings are getting. I'm doing well avoiding them so far because saving money for SDCC means no eating out or going off grocery budget! But whew, I caught myself looking at the MGH restaurant menus the other day and envisioning a giant burger and fries and margarita as soon as I check in.

Of course I'm gonna let myself have a few treats but I need to keep myself in check and on the wagon that week. I don't want to undo these 10 pounds!

I maintained a steady diet of Auntie Anne’s pretzels, cheese sauce, diet soda, chocolate chip cookies, and protein powder. Lol. I’m not super proud of it, but what’s a person to do when they’re always on the run in there! I did still track every calorie and macronutrient though. I’ll have to figure out a better strategy for the next con.

I made a big effort to get plenty of protein intake by taking toting my own powder and shaker around.


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Post by: Michaelnaut on November 02, 2018, 01:05:58 PM
Well, I just started a new routine w/a gym close to my house.  Tuesday and Thursday was strength training classes: aerobic movements w/weights, dumbbells, barbells and the like.  Tomorrow I've a boxing class, and then Sunday is a yoga class...trying out everything I can w/my 3 week pass.  I'm shooting to be real consistent over the next month to decide how often I want to go.

This past year kinda sucked for outside stuff.  It's like it's been raining since May...ugh.  So, gotta do what ya gotta do.
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Post by: Pyramid on November 02, 2018, 01:29:08 PM
At the end of June I became a vegetarian.  I have now lost 33 lbs. and counting.  Today I had to buy a new belt because my old one didn’t have enough notches.


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Post by: clarrkkent on November 02, 2018, 05:19:04 PM
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At the end of June I became a vegetarian.  I have now lost 33 lbs. and counting.  Today I had to buy a new belt because my old one didn’t have enough notches.


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Nice job! Do you think it’s from an overall caloric deficit due to less calorie dense food?


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Post by: Pyramid on November 02, 2018, 06:36:05 PM
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Nice job! Do you think it’s from an overall caloric deficit due to less calorie dense food?


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Well, I ate more nutritious caloric dense foods like almonds which are good for the heart and avocados. I must’ve ate at least half an avocado a day since June.  I am sure my daily caloric intake has dropped but The idea of writing down every calorie is too tedious for me.  For my dinners I cut out carbs almost completely.  Absolutely no processed foods.  Plenty of salads from Trader Joe’s.  Made meals from the Engine 2 Diet.  We usually order pizza from Steve’s Place which is gluten free. 

As far as physical activity, I started doing yoga again and anaerobic exercises like push ups.  Made a rule to do 25 push ups for every hour of TV. Just got sick of being out of shape.

A former student walked into my class yesterday and the first thing he said was, “Whoa ... how much have you lost?!”  Still buzzing off that.  :)


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Post by: clarrkkent on November 05, 2018, 11:34:21 AM
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A former student walked into my class yesterday and the first thing he said was, “Whoa ... how much have you lost?!”  Still buzzing off that.  :)


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Haha, totally! Its nice when the brutal honesty of young kids swings the other way. Had a coworkers 6 and 8 year old tell me I looked different as soon as the door opened recently. And then “yeah, not fat any more”


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Post by: Transmute Jun on November 05, 2018, 11:41:08 AM
It's that time of year again. I have to get prepared for the holiday eating binge that I know is coming. So my husband and I started keto again yesterday. We did well on it last winter, so we have hopes again for this winter.
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Post by: Virgo911 on November 05, 2018, 11:58:23 AM
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It's that time of year again. I have to get prepared for the holiday eating binge that I know is coming. So my husband and I started keto again yesterday. We did well on it last winter, so we have hopes again for this winter.

My boss walked in today and announced that he was starting keto. He then gave me his fancy pre-made meals that he can't eat anymore. This is literally the highlight of my week.  ;D
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Post by: Transmute Jun on November 05, 2018, 12:12:54 PM
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My boss walked in today and announced that he was starting keto. He then gave me his fancy pre-made meals that he can't eat anymore. This is literally the highlight of my week.  ;D

Fancy, pre-made meals? What are those?

LOL, on Keto, I pretty much live on caprese salad with lots of oil. Sometimes I'll throw in pesto and/or no-carb bread. And I have fatty/bulletproof tea when I need those extra fat grams. For a treat, I'll do a pesto pizza on a cauliflower crust.
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Post by: Virgo911 on November 05, 2018, 12:24:57 PM
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Fancy, pre-made meals? What are those?

LOL, on Keto, I pretty much live on caprese salad with lots of oil. Sometimes I'll throw in pesto and/or no-carb bread. And I have fatty/bulletproof tea when I need those extra fat grams. For a treat, I'll do a pesto pizza on a cauliflower crust.

They're these meals packaged in meal prep containers that he was ordering through Under Armour gym. The company is called Territory. You can probably design them based on what your goals are. I had calabrese-style chicken with eggplant & basil mashed potatoes today.
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Post by: clarrkkent on November 06, 2018, 08:49:29 AM
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They're these meals packaged in meal prep containers that he was ordering through Under Armour gym. The company is called Territory. You can probably design them based on what your goals are. I had calabrese-style chicken with eggplant & basil mashed potatoes today.

I wouldn’t call mine fancy, but I subscribe to freshly and/or factor 75. Pre made meals that are prepared and delivered weekly. I just choose the meals based on the macro/workout regiment I’m on.

Now I’ll have to check out Territory!


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Post by: Virgo911 on November 06, 2018, 08:58:55 AM
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I wouldn’t call mine fancy, but I subscribe to freshly and/or factor 75. Pre made meals that are prepared and delivered weekly. I just choose the meals based on the macro/workout regiment I’m on.

Now I’ll have to check out Territory!


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What's considered fancy is subjective I guess. I'm a burger and fries kind of gal so everything seems fancy to me.  ;)
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Post by: brand4d2 on March 11, 2019, 09:51:39 PM
I hope we’ve all been staying in shape!!


So I’ve had this “Higher, Further, Faster, More” shirt for some time now and I tend to wear it when exercising so imagine the thrill I’m having at seeing this new film by two indie cinema directors and Brie Larson making that motto popular worldwide.   Seriously, “HFF” has meant all the world to me!  As much as possible I try this ultimate cardio of climbing stairs for 25-30 min about once weekly though it doesn’t always work out that way.  Even after years at it, there are days where I have thoughts of giving up after just 5 minutes but “higher, further...” has always kept me on task. 

Now that the world knows about Captain Marvel, I’m really hoping to see others latch onto the slogan for themselves because let me tell you, it really works!   
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Post by: NCDS on March 12, 2019, 08:39:15 AM
I haven't been but with the new job I am a bit out of my funk.  My new thing is a rebounder, bounce and get fit.
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Post by: Pyramid on March 24, 2019, 10:44:33 PM
I have lost 70 lbs. since July and not in a healthy way.  Initially, I was losing weight at a healthy rate ( about 2 lbs. a week) by becoming a vegetarian and exercising.  Sadly, I ended with some really serious digestive issues that sent me to the ER four times.  I had to be put on some Proton Pump Inhibitors which caused several other health issues that I am still dealing with.  The deathly ill diet is no fun and I don’t recommend it.  On the plus side, my old clothes fit and my gut/digestion is returning to normal.  Knock on wood.  Stay healthy everyone.


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Post by: NCDS on March 25, 2019, 07:43:52 AM
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I have lost 70 lbs. since July and not in a healthy way.  Initially, I was losing weight at a healthy rate ( about 2 lbs. a week) by becoming a vegetarian and exercising.  Sadly, I ended with some really serious digestive issues that sent me to the ER four times.  I had to be put on some Proton Pump Inhibitors which caused several other health issues that I am still dealing with.  The deathly ill diet is no fun and I don’t recommend it.  On the plus side, my old clothes fit and my gut/digestion is returning to normal.  Knock on wood.  Stay healthy everyone.


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I am so sorry to hear that you went through this!   I am sending good vibes that you are on the road to recovery,

Sadly I took 20lbs of your 70ilbs and am now working to on losing it.   Being laid off and taking 7 months to get a job really threw me into a depression I have never dealt with before.  I am finally working, not my dream job but pays the bills.  They have a free gym here and I bought a rebounder.  As of last week I no longer sit to watch TV, I bounce!

Current status: dreaming of fitting into my old clothes.
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Post by: Pyramid on March 25, 2019, 07:52:52 AM
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I am so sorry to hear that you went through this!   I am sending good vibes that you are on the road to recovery,

Sadly I took 20lbs of your 70ilbs and am now working to on losing it.   Being laid off and taking 7 months to get a job really threw me into a depression I have never dealt with before.  I am finally working, not my dream job but pays the bills.  They have a free gym here and I bought a rebounder.  As of last week I no longer sit to watch TV, I bounce!

Current status: dreaming of fitting into my old clothes.

Thanks for taking 20!  ;)


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Post by: NCDS on March 25, 2019, 08:02:12 AM
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Thanks for taking 20!  ;)


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 ???  You are not welcome   ???

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Post by: TardisMom on March 25, 2019, 08:10:14 AM
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I have lost 70 lbs. since July and not in a healthy way.  Initially, I was losing weight at a healthy rate ( about 2 lbs. a week) by becoming a vegetarian and exercising.  Sadly, I ended with some really serious digestive issues that sent me to the ER four times.  I had to be put on some Proton Pump Inhibitors which caused several other health issues that I am still dealing with.  The deathly ill diet is no fun and I don’t recommend it.  On the plus side, my old clothes fit and my gut/digestion is returning to normal.  Knock on wood.  Stay healthy everyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
[member=1731]Pyramid[/member] I'm so sorry you've had health problems!  It sounds awful!  Fingers crossed you'll be back to 100% for SDCC.
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I am so sorry to hear that you went through this!   I am sending good vibes that you are on the road to recovery, Sadly I took 20lbs of your 70ilbs and am now working to on losing it.   Being laid off and taking 7 months to get a job really threw me into a depression I have never dealt with before.  I am finally working, not my dream job but pays the bills.  They have a free gym here and I bought a rebounder.  As of last week I no longer sit to watch TV, I bounce! Current status: dreaming of fitting into my old clothes.
I'm sorry you've had a tough time too, [member=2339]NCDS[/member] .  But you got this!  Hugs!
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Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2019, 04:43:26 PM
How’s everyone doing here?

After using the 8fit app for 9 months, I switched to StrongLifts. A very simple linear progression program that focuses on compound barbell lifts like squats, bench, deadlift, bent row, and overhead press.

I’d recommend it to anyone looking to get started in those kind of lifts!


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Post by: Virgo911 on April 17, 2019, 04:51:18 PM
Not great. I think I'm going to try Beyonce's air and hope diet.
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Post by: clarrkkent on April 17, 2019, 04:58:05 PM
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Not great. I think I'm going to try Beyonce's air and hope diet.

Lol. Don’t you dare! She’s overrated anyway.


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Post by: alyssa on July 23, 2019, 08:18:58 AM
so.... my quest for free food may have backfired, I gained 5 pounds at con LOL

How'd everyone do this year?
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Post by: NCDS on July 23, 2019, 08:21:42 AM
I was only up about 2 pounds this year.  All these people who say they lose weight at con kill me.  They also probably don't like beer as much as me.
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Post by: chocolateshake on July 23, 2019, 09:32:36 AM
My goal was to lose 10 lbs before comic-con.  Total fail.  I ended up gaining 10 lbs.  Stress eating.
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Post by: alyssa on July 23, 2019, 09:51:49 AM
i hate liking that post--- but yeah... back on the diet
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Post by: NCDS on July 23, 2019, 10:09:08 AM
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My goal was to lose 10 lbs before comic-con.  Total fail.  I ended up gaining 10 lbs.  Stress eating.

It's really hard!   I ended up losing 14 before con,  I am back to the diet in a few days.  As soon as I am not too tired to go shopping!
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Post by: dkd on July 23, 2019, 10:24:33 AM
 My friend and I had some nice dinners and quite a few wine and cocktails.  But, I only gained two pounds.  My Fitbit says I did 105,000 steps last week. I stayed at MGH.
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Post by: clarrkkent on July 23, 2019, 10:45:06 AM
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so.... my quest for free food may have backfired, I gained 5 pounds at con LOL

How'd everyone do this year?

I'm doing this wrong! Where was all this free food!?
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Post by: chocolateshake on July 23, 2019, 10:59:27 AM
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I'm doing this wrong! Where was all this free food!?

Panda Express had an offsite where all they did was give away free food.  It was just their new chicken dish but I can eat a lot of chicken.  Just keep rotating back into line.  It moved fast.  They also had soda and water.  The Amazon Prime offsite also had free food.  Pennyworth had cookies, chocolate and lemonade.  There was free food at the Petco Parking Lot like chips, chocolate, ice cream and soda.  At Power Hour there was free bar food and a completely open bar.
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Post by: clarrkkent on July 23, 2019, 11:15:53 AM
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Panda Express had an offsite where all they did was give away free food.  It was just their new chicken dish but I can eat a lot of chicken.  Just keep rotating back into line.  It moved fast.  They also had soda and water.  The Amazon Prime offsite also had free food.  Pennyworth had cookies, chocolate and lemonade.  There was free food at the Petco Parking Lot like chips, chocolate, ice cream and soda.  At Power Hour there was free bar food and a completely open bar.

So basically I just had to pay attention. Next year goals!
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Post by: Transmute Jun on July 23, 2019, 04:00:14 PM
I kept getting Monster Energy drinks from the back of a pickup truck in the Gaslamp. Fortunately, they had sugar free flavors. The cotton candy one was weird! I agree that Amazon had the best free food, especially those ice cream bars! They also had free soft serve cones at the Fox Fun Fair and the radio station booths at the back of the PetCo Interactive Zone handed out free snacks (chips, cookies, etc.) all day. I believe that the Pepsi booth there was giving away free Pepsi, but I never went in to find out. Many offsites also gave out free bottles of water.

The best offsite for losing weight was the SyFy Trivia Trolley! It turned out that it was operated by pedal power, so the participants had to pedal the thing around the Gaslamp. I know I burned up a lot of energy doing that!

I gained 17 pounds on my trip to Europe before con, then lost 13 of those pounds doing a water fast for 5 days before I turned around and went to San Diego. While away, I gained another 12 pounds, so I am currently on another water fast for 5 days before I head to GenCon this weekend.

Feast or famine... that's my life.
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Post by: Pyramid on July 23, 2019, 04:01:42 PM
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Panda Express had an offsite where all they did was give away free food.  It was just their new chicken dish but I can eat a lot of chicken.  Just keep rotating back into line.  It moved fast.  They also had soda and water.  The Amazon Prime offsite also had free food.  Pennyworth had cookies, chocolate and lemonade.  There was free food at the Petco Parking Lot like chips, chocolate, ice cream and soda.  At Power Hour there was free bar food and a completely open bar.

It. Was.  Free?!!!  My wife and I saw the construction on Tuesday and thought they would make a fortune!

This year I ate more junk than usual.  Nachos and all the beer added up to 5 lbs post con.  Went on a 4 mile walk today.  If anyone else uses Strava, add me, Wesley Ruff.  It's a great motivator to see others committed to fitness.  :)
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Post by: Virgo911 on July 24, 2019, 05:52:37 AM
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so.... my quest for free food may have backfired, I gained 5 pounds at con LOL

How'd everyone do this year?

Same, but I did have a free meal 4 out of the 5 nights that I was there, so mission accomplished...i guess.
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Post by: rabbitwarren on July 24, 2019, 07:26:49 AM
I spent Wednesday morning biking around Coronado.  For some reason, I was less sore from 6 miles of biking than I was when I decided to stand in the merch line later that afternoon. 
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Post by: Virgo911 on July 24, 2019, 07:57:46 AM
[member=8063]clarrkkent[/member] I got my free food from parties -  Level Up: The Pop Insider Party (someone gave me their tickets), the IMDBoat Wendy's party, Nat Geo Nerd Nite and The Boys premiere.
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Post by: chocolateshake on July 24, 2019, 09:54:10 AM
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It. Was.  Free?!!!  My wife and I saw the construction on Tuesday and thought they would make a fortune!

It was.  It was even open on Weds.  They also gave away Panda ears if you asked.  I never saw them offer but I saw that a couple of people had a bag of them over their shoulders near the exit.  So I asked and they gave me a pair.
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Post by: Michaelnaut on March 01, 2020, 11:59:54 AM
Just finished week 9 of 14 for C210K, on the way to the 10 mile Broad Street run!
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Post by: tristanstewart on March 03, 2020, 08:33:32 AM
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Just finished week 9 of 14 for C210K, on the way to the 10 mile Broad Street run!

thats very cool. good luck with the training.
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Post by: TardisMom on March 03, 2020, 08:49:05 AM
I've found that a week of explosive diarrhea followed a month later by a mild case of the flu (yes, I got my flu shot) are good for about a 10 lb weight loss. 
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Post by: marcia29 on March 03, 2020, 09:17:35 AM
Glad to see this thread revived. I have increased my walking, and already feel better than I did at last year's con. Now I aim to get back to one of my fave active things...belly dancing. I used to belong to a troupe and it was superfun!
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Post by: semigeekgirl on March 03, 2020, 09:27:44 AM
I went to my very first spin class with a friend. I can't say that I enjoy it, exactly, but it's a great workout!
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Post by: marcia29 on March 03, 2020, 09:33:56 AM
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I've found that a week of explosive diarrhea followed a month later by a mild case of the flu (yes, I got my flu shot) are good for about a 10 lb weight loss.

@TardisMom (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=842)   oh my...glad you are feeling better...and lighter! :o
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Post by: demonchocobo on March 03, 2020, 10:45:59 AM
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I went to my very first spin class with a friend. I can't say that I enjoy it, exactly, but it's a great workout!
Haha you learn to love it.

It was my favorite way to workout, even though my butt never stopped hurting from the seat

I miss it!


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Post by: TardisMom on March 03, 2020, 10:58:16 AM
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I went to my very first spin class with a friend. I can't say that I enjoy it, exactly, but it's a great workout!

I tried spin about a year ago.  My 3rd class the woman behind me got off the bike at the end of class and promptly passed out and hit her head on the way down.  EMTs called, lots of confusion, but luckily she was fine.  I haven't been back.
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Post by: Iris on March 03, 2020, 11:43:39 AM
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I went to my very first spin class with a friend. I can't say that I enjoy it, exactly, but it's a great workout!

I go to cyclebar /soul cycle, I'm always dying during it but feel better after. It's a great way to get your cardio in but sometimes painful (see @demonchocobo (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1654) 's comment about the sore butt from the saddle.)

The first time I did it was probably too soon after my recovery period from surgeries. I was horrifically sore for a full week (as in, could barely walk) because I went too haste too fast. Legs nearly gave out when I got off the bike initially.
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Post by: semigeekgirl on March 03, 2020, 11:50:21 AM
I've been back since that first class. I like how intensive it is b/c I can't really motivate myself to go that hard when I'm alone. But on the other hand I still don't enjoy the activity itself. I feel like it might get to enjoyable with a really *great* playlist, but so far I haven't been to a class where that happened.
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Post by: demonchocobo on March 03, 2020, 12:03:40 PM
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I've been back since that first class. I like how intensive it is b/c I can't really motivate myself to go that hard when I'm alone. But on the other hand I still don't enjoy the activity itself. I feel like it might get to enjoyable with a really *great* playlist, but so far I haven't been to a class where that happened.
The instructor makes or breaks the class as far as enjoyment. I’ve been to classes I hated because the instructor wasn’t a good fit for me or the music was bad.

I used to go to a disco spin class. He had a disco ball, colored lights around the room, and played a mix of really amazing music. He made the class fun. His class was always full and you had to show up super early to get a bike but it was so worth it.


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Post by: Transmute Jun on March 03, 2020, 12:25:24 PM
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I've found that a week of explosive diarrhea followed a month later by a mild case of the flu (yes, I got my flu shot) are good for about a 10 lb weight loss.

*hugs*   

My most effective diet ever was food poisoning... but I would NOT recommend it.
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Post by: chocolateshake on March 03, 2020, 12:28:42 PM
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*hugs*   

My most effective diet ever was food poisoning... but I would NOT recommend it.

I lose a lot of weight when I travel.  My travel weight is 40 lbs under my at home weight.  It happens quickly as well, in about a month.  It's a combination of the all the exercise and not sitting around eating junk food.
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Post by: Iris on March 03, 2020, 01:29:57 PM
Yeah I go to cyclebar /soul cycle where they turn the lights off, have like strobe esq lighting at times. Then it's loud pounding music and they do theme rides too (like mashups of artists that they announce ahead of time or holiday themed.)

Depending on your area you might be able to find one similar. So far cyclebar is mostly in socal and soul cycle is all over the place. Soul cycle gets super expensive though so I've only been a few times (they don't do subscription memberships.)

Generally, those types of spin classes are pretty expensive, but I've also always had a great Playlist and instructor despite going to different instructors.
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Post by: perc2100 on March 04, 2020, 09:17:53 AM
Kick boxing workouts twice a week is what I do
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Post by: Michaelnaut on March 04, 2020, 10:42:03 AM
When I get done training and do this upcoming 10 mile-er, walking the SDCC is gonna feel like nuthin!!
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Post by: Iris on March 16, 2020, 11:48:19 PM
Well Cyclebar, at least my chain, has officially closed for at least a few weeks. I don't think I've gotten word on whether my 24 hour fitness is closing or not, but this will definitely put a dent in my workout goals. I would ride an actual bike, outside (shudder) but I don't actually know how to ride a bike and my balance is super sketchy after my surgeries and strokes.

If we end up eventually working from home maybe I should get a set of small weights or something. Though at that point I might as well wander around my neighborhood (once again, shudder, outside, sunlight, boo.)

Edit: literally just received an e-mail right before I posted this about how they're closing all 24 hour fitness'es, I just hadn't checked my e-mail in about half an hour.
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Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2020, 01:18:30 AM
the local ymca in City heights SD is closing for the duration.

I've got a list of 12 exercises i can do at home for a rounded core strength sequence. I'll dig it out & list them in case it'll help other folks. 
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Post by: accelerate on March 17, 2020, 02:05:39 AM
I dunno how it is where you are, but even if 24 Hour Fitness was remaining open, I would not go there. The ones in the Bay Area are pretty disgusting, especially the locker rooms. If there was a prime vector for virus transmission, it would be there (especially since COVID-19’s best way of transmission are infected surfaces rather than airborne contagions).

I HAD intended to go to my work gym, where it’s much more sanitary, but with the Shelter in Place in effect, my company decided to completely shut down the office, even for those who needed to be there.

Luckily the edict still allows going out for walks / runs, and I will keeping up with that. But I’ll have to come up with ways to work out without dumbbells. Fortunately I did buy some resistance ropes for my sis a few months ago, so I’ll probably be borrowing those.

The biggest problem for me will be discipline. It’ll be way too easy to just stop in the middle of a workout to go back on my laptop. Or maybe switch on the news. I need to find a place in the house where I won’t have those distractions.
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Post by: Iris on March 17, 2020, 02:11:21 AM
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the local ymca in City heights SD is closing for the duration.

I've got a list of 12 exercises i can do at home for a rounded core strength sequence. I'll dig it out & list them in case it'll help other folks.

That would be appreciated! I've been looking up some, but if someone had experience with one set in particular.

I need to drag out a yoga mat though. We have all hardwood flooring that is very painful on the knees when I've tried at home work outs before. I'd go outside to the grass but see above hissing at the outside and I'm allergic to grass lol

@accelerate (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4314) let's be honest, I haven't used my 24 Hour fitness pass once, oops, and it's definitely not go there during a pandemic. I'm too paranoid. Though I've heard good things about the one I would go to.

The only reason I was still going to cyclebar is because I know how well they sterilize between rides and I could pick a bike away from other people.
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Post by: semigeekgirl on March 17, 2020, 08:44:36 AM
My aerial studio is closed for the duration. I only go once a week but I'm really going to miss the change of pace. Now it's all elliptical, all the time. And trying to force myself to do pullups so I don't lose all my hard-won upper body strength. :(
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Post by: Michaelnaut on March 17, 2020, 09:10:51 AM
At least just going outside to run is still happening.  Week #12 Day 1 of C210K is on tap today! 5 min. walk + ((18 min. jog + 1 min. walk) x3) + 5 min. cooldown walk...
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Post by: TardisMom on March 17, 2020, 09:28:03 AM
My barre studio has closed and the group fitness classes I go to have been cancelled at my gym. 

My plan is to walk the perimeter of my neighborhood (1.8 miles) twice a day, and to keep my weights by my computer so every time I want to go online I have to do a different arm exercise.  Small efforts.
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Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2020, 10:32:59 AM
Here's my round of core strength training. This is preceded by 20 min of cardio, like walking. I usually aimed for a mile
these are gentle, basic moves designed for someone who is not a gym person

Please, if there is something unclear either ask, or if you find a modification that is better post the change!!

Exercise list
Do each exercise 3 sets of 10 OR 2 sets of 15. Whichever causes a burn.

Leg lifts: this works the leg muscles
Use ankle weights if capable. lift leg to about 10-12 inches off the floor
1) Lay flat on your back, lift the right leg then the left leg.
2) lay on your right side, lift your left leg
3) lay on your tummy, lift your right leg then your left leg
4) lay on your left side lift your right side

Both leg lifts: This works the abdominal muscles.

1) lift both legs to about 10-12 inches off the floor

Twisty abdominal: to get the side abdominal muscles

1) lay/sit slightly on floor with knees up slightly (in comfort zone), posture is important here!
2) take 5-10 lb weight, touch it to the floor on your right then left, twisting at the waist

Lower back: be careful with this one
1) lay on tummy with feet under a heavy piece of furniture and hands clasped behind your back.
2) gently arch back, raising shoulders, a couple of inches off the floor. 

Back of the leg
1) lay on your back, raise knees, place chair under shins, .
2) raise one leg, straighten it
3) press down with your shin/ankle with the other leg
4) raise hips/arch back

The just stand up muscles:
1) sit on something that is the exact height of your knees so that your feet are flat with a 90 degree angle.
2) place your feet slightly ahead of your knees so u can see them when sitting up slightly leaning forward.
3) stand up

Crunches
1) Sitting, reclined so that there is about a 45 degree angle between your back and the  bed, coffee table etc.
2) with arms crossed on chest, sit up

Easy push ups
1) stand a slightly bent arm’s distance away from a wall
2) with elbows slightly out, and keeping feet stationary
3) lean into wall adjust distance away from wall to accommodate workout resistance

Shins
1) place piece of wood or some similar stable rectangle on floor. Height of an inch or two.
2) stand on the wood with it under the ball of the foot. It is the padded portion of the sole between the toes and the arch
3) raise & lower your heals

Lastly if you feel up to it, plank
1) lay on floor, tummy side down
2) place hands on floor at sholders
3) on knees or toes
4) raise up & hold it

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Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2020, 05:50:22 PM
Anything to add to those exercises @Aaron (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5419) ?

Hey wanna revisit the cooking segment? LOL I need low cal stuff to make! 
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Post by: clarrkkent on March 17, 2020, 05:59:02 PM
Everything is closed except my garage gym! It’s always a benefit to have a home gym and now even more so in times like this. Not pictured are gymnast rings, climbing rope, additional squat rack, and adjustable dumbbells.

Brother-in-law wants to come use it though. Should I hand him a hazmat suit as he walks in the door?

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Post by: tristanstewart on March 19, 2020, 05:19:21 AM
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Everything is closed except my garage gym! It’s always a benefit to have a home gym and now even more so in times like this. Not pictured are gymnast rings, climbing rope, additional squat rack, and adjustable dumbbells.

Brother-in-law wants to come use it though. Should I hand him a hazmat suit as he walks in the door?


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that would be a very cool setup to have
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Post by: semigeekgirl on March 19, 2020, 08:48:05 AM
I'm finding it very hard to keep motivated without being in a group. I'm fine with my daily elliptical, I have a routine and TV for that, but it's really difficult to make myself do anything else. And then also to stick with it instead of wandering off after 8 pushups or something.
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Post by: darkron9 on March 19, 2020, 09:10:53 AM
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I've been walking the 2 miles home rather than taking the bus. Increasing trips to the gym for extra walking cardio and weights. And yoga. I will be stretchy and ready to stand in lines and sit in small chairs.

Good job!

around 20 years ago, I went in for a physical and was diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, an irregular heartbeat (afib) and diabetes.  I'd managed to lose a bunch of weight, got the cholesterol numbers under control, controlled my high blood with medication and got my diabetes a1c numbers ok.

The afib was still problematic, as it would trigger with stress (mental or physical), hot weather, not enough sleep and too much caffeine.  Just over a year ago, at Anime Los Angeles, during the dead of winter (cold) I had one of my afib attacks.  When I get an attack, I just go down for the count and have to lay on the ground until the dizziness passes.

I knew I had to do something, so I started walking.  I got myself up to 3 miles a day 7 days a week after seeing a group of older women walking around a large parking lot near where I live.  The youngest lady in the group at the time was 78.  The oldest who used a walker was 94 years old.  They all walked 3 miles around the parking lot each time they would come out.  They'd been doing the walking for 40 years!  While 21 miles a week was helpful for me, I eventually had to cut my walking days down to 4 days a week, just like the ladies who gave me the inspiration to walk. 

Oh, I am the baby of the group now as I am 4 months shy of being 70 years old. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on January 12, 2021, 08:42:08 AM
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Here's my round of core strength training. This is preceded by 20 min of cardio, like walking. I usually aimed for a mile
these are gentle, basic moves designed for someone who is not a gym person

Please, if there is something unclear either ask, or if you find a modification that is better post the change!!

Exercise list
Do each exercise 3 sets of 10 OR 2 sets of 15. Whichever causes a burn.

Leg lifts: this works the leg muscles
Use ankle weights if capable. lift leg to about 10-12 inches off the floor
1) Lay flat on your back, lift the right leg then the left leg.
2) lay on your right side, lift your left leg
3) lay on your tummy, lift your right leg then your left leg
4) lay on your left side lift your right side

Both leg lifts: This works the abdominal muscles.

1) lift both legs to about 10-12 inches off the floor

Twisty abdominal: to get the side abdominal muscles

1) lay/sit slightly on floor with knees up slightly (in comfort zone), posture is important here!
2) take 5-10 lb weight, touch it to the floor on your right then left, twisting at the waist

Lower back: be careful with this one
1) lay on tummy with feet under a heavy piece of furniture and hands clasped behind your back.
2) gently arch back, raising shoulders, a couple of inches off the floor. 

Back of the leg
1) lay on your back, raise knees, place chair under shins, .
2) raise one leg, straighten it
3) press down with your shin/ankle with the other leg
4) raise hips/arch back

The just stand up muscles:
1) sit on something that is the exact height of your knees so that your feet are flat with a 90 degree angle.
2) place your feet slightly ahead of your knees so u can see them when sitting up slightly leaning forward.
3) stand up

Crunches
1) Sitting, reclined so that there is about a 45 degree angle between your back and the  bed, coffee table etc.
2) with arms crossed on chest, sit up

Easy push ups
1) stand a slightly bent arm’s distance away from a wall
2) with elbows slightly out, and keeping feet stationary
3) lean into wall adjust distance away from wall to accommodate workout resistance

Shins
1) place piece of wood or some similar stable rectangle on floor. Height of an inch or two.
2) stand on the wood with it under the ball of the foot. It is the padded portion of the sole between the toes and the arch
3) raise & lower your heals

Lastly if you feel up to it, plank
1) lay on floor, tummy side down
2) place hands on floor at sholders
3) on knees or toes
4) raise up & hold it



revisiting this because, well, becoming a character from Wall-E
anyone else?
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: chocolateshake on January 12, 2021, 10:11:43 AM
I have to undo the button on my fat pants now.  The belt I wore with my regular pants has been lost long ago.  I haven't needed it for months and I don't remember where I left it.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on January 12, 2021, 10:55:31 AM
If anyone wants to take up 'virtual kickboxing' let me know.  The martial arts studio my family has been going to for years now (almost ten), where all but me are karate students (my oldest is a 2nd degree black belt, and my wife is two belts away from black belt) shifted to virtual classes last spring.  There are four of us in our 1100 square foot condo, and we routinely do kickboxing in our living room with at least two, sometimes all four of us at once.  Obviously we don't have large bags, but we've made the class work well.  The classes are Tues & Thurs 7-8 pm PST; once you're officially registered for the class, you also get a link to access each class for a week or two after the fact (so, if you live in, say, England, as a martial artist taking virtual karate classes does, you can do the class on your own time).  The classes are $5 the first week, so you can try it out, and then $30 a month after that for 2 60 min. classes a week (more if you want to access the videos, but I'm kinda lazy and only do 2 classes a week).  The classes are typically structured: first 20 mins are cardio exercises; middle 20 minutes are punching/kicking stuff; final 20 minutes are core workouts & stretches (I'm not a fan of the last 20 mins & that's where I suck the most).

I've been doing kickboxing now for 3 or 4 years, some times more than others (for example, in a non-pandemic fall I'm way busy with marching band rehearsals & whatnot so I typically don't do kickboxing from Sept-mid-Nov), and while I certainly get lazy more often than I'd like, I _always_ feel better after kickboxing (and by 'better' I mean sometimes in pain or soar if it was an extraneous workout that night with, say, lots of pushups or planking or whatnot).

If anyone is interested you can drop me a PM and I can see if I can share the Zoom info for tonight's class for someone to check it out.  Virtually you don't need any wraps or boxing gloves or anything (I don't use wraps, but I do usually wear gloves during the middle 20 just to put myself in the proper mindset).  Tonight class will be me, my wife, and my 6 year old; last Thursday we were the only ones so, though last Tuesday there were about half dozen of us + the two student instructors.  One student instructor is in INCREDIBLY good shape - I used to call her 'Superwoman' before I knew her name; the other one a 3rd degree blackbelt who leads the middle 20 mins and is in his mid 60's and also in person when we occasionally have to hit each other he's the one I'm least looking forward to getting hit by and my black belt son tells me they absolutely don't want to ever get into a sparring match with.  I'm schlubby and in not-great shape myself, but this is legit the only exercise program that I've ever taken to/been excited about.  I can't say enough good stuff about the studio in general, or kickboxing in particular, so hit me up if you want further info!
(I in no way benefit from this free advertisement, I just feel that strongly about the exercise program  8) )
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Pyramid on March 28, 2021, 12:59:59 PM
Gained some weight last year because of four surgeries.  Four.  2020 sucked.  On the upside I have lost those 30lbs. this year.  Lowest I have been in two years. 
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: MickeyJack on March 29, 2021, 04:56:01 AM
I’m walking 3 miles three days a week, weight training three days a week, and rest one day.


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Louie_rob_m on March 29, 2021, 10:28:57 PM
I have some quarantine weight to shed for sure (just kidding it was there before the quarantine!).  I have been getting into intermittent fasting for the last few months and and it's been working as far as the scale and fit of my clothes.  I have been using the Wendler log app at the gym since Sept and definitely seeing some results, so much stronger than I used to be
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: MickeyJack on March 30, 2021, 06:36:06 AM
My New Year's resolution was to lose 10 pounds. I only have 15 more to go.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: dolphina on April 01, 2021, 06:23:07 AM
I hurt my knee last August so I have been unable to do any exercising, but just had surgery on it yesterday, so I can’t wait to start walking and bicycling.


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Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on April 01, 2021, 10:57:27 AM
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My New Year's resolution was to lose 10 pounds. I only have 15 more to go.

i resemble that remark !
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on April 01, 2021, 11:22:36 AM
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My New Year's resolution was to lose 10 pounds. I only have 15 more to go.
Hahaha; this is soooo speaking to me  :P
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: accelerate on September 10, 2022, 02:17:36 PM
So I finally got back down to my pre-SDCC weight. For most of the pandemic, I had been eating well and exercising a ton. I dropped about 10lbs overall.

And the SDCC 2022 happened. My first vacation since SDCC 2019. And I… overindulged. I came back about 6+lbs heavier in just 5+ days of stuffing my face. And after SDCC, I started going out more, with a series of birthday dinners and BBQs. And so I gained a little more weight post SDCC.

It’s taken a lot of concentrated discipline to get back to portion control and avoiding constant snacking, especially post dinner. Oh, and I increased my exercising as well, going from 90 miles a week of running to 96 miles. Just 6 miles more, but it seems to make a difference.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on September 11, 2022, 08:07:11 AM
you give me hope

I have got to find a way to integrate movement into my daily activity. It's just been so hot recently- I tell myself, 'once the weather breaks'

also
any tips on how to not snack at night? I don't buy snack food but my ingenuity in snacking kicks into high gear at 7pm
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on September 11, 2022, 10:57:09 AM
When you want to eat but shouldn't, having a no-calorie drink helps a lot. The liquid fills your stomach and the cup occupies your hands, so mentally you 'feel' like you've had something. This is especially true if you're distracted by something else (like a TV). Ultimately, you don't *need* the food, you *want* the food, so you want to trick your mind into thinking that you've had a snack.

Good choices for the drink are bouillon (if you want salty), tea/coffee, diet soda, sparkling water. You can add a splash of lemon or lime juice to the soda/water to add more flavor (and feel more satisfying). 

I'm actually drinking chicken bouillon right now in lieu of lunch, because I am fasting today. ;)

Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: semigeekgirl on September 11, 2022, 12:04:49 PM
Yep, definitely second the no-calorie drink. Water would be best probably but I don't find it 'distracting' enough so I drink a lot of diet soda. Drinking a diet soda slowly takes 10-15 minutes which is often enough to get me past the snacking urge for at least an hour.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: Transmute Jun on September 11, 2022, 12:14:30 PM
Sparkling water with some flavoring (Bubly drops or citrus juice) can give that same feeling as diet soda. I do both.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: accelerate on September 11, 2022, 01:36:01 PM
So I’m gonna say the opposite: water does absolutely nothing for my appetite. I regularly drink around 120-240oz of water per day. Far more than recommended. And I am still constantly hungry. I can drink 20oz right before dinner and still scarf down way more than I should.

I think the best way to not snack at night is to have no snacks readily available at all. So when I go grocery shopping, I think twice about buying that bag of chips or box of Nilla Wafers. And if I do have snacks around the home, I put them somewhere not conveniently accessible. This may be my garage or even a different closet. Basically somewhere where I don’t normally go look for food. Yes, I know where I put my snacks, but psychologically I don’t opt to go grab them when they’re not in their usual location.

Also, I’ve now trained myself to only have sweets immediately after dinner. After I leave the kitchen, that’s it. No more food until lunch the next day. Getting to this point was HARD. But it’s doable with discipline.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on September 12, 2022, 09:31:35 AM
For me it's more of a need to crunch on something than real hunger, if you know what I mean.  I'll grab just a couple (like, 4-6) goldfish crackers and give them a good chomping.  Then my brain is happy for a bit, lol.  And I agree, just don't have stuff on hand.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on September 12, 2022, 09:51:56 AM
In a perfect world: kickboxing classes 2-3 times a week w/exercise biking on the off days

In reality world: I'm super busy right now with HS marching band teaching, and also a bit lazy, so I'm not really doing much of any exercise at the moment and hoping things will pick back up around Thanksgiving at the latest  ???
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on September 12, 2022, 10:16:08 AM
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And I agree, just don't have stuff on hand.

the night time child in me gets mad at the adult who went shopping

the adult is extremely adept at determining what that child will consider snack food and avoiding it at the grocery store.
On the flip side, the amount of time the child has spent staring into the open refrigerator is astounding.

the analogy of 'whack-a-mole' comes to mind
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on September 12, 2022, 10:51:13 AM
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For me it's more of a need to crunch on something than real hunger, if you know what I mean.  I'll grab just a couple (like, 4-6) goldfish crackers and give them a good chomping.  Then my brain is happy for a bit, lol.  And I agree, just don't have stuff on hand.

I am right there with you.  I do cucumbers with a touch of garlic salt.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: alyssa on September 12, 2022, 10:58:43 AM
trader joes has bags of sugar snap pea's
i buy 3 at a time

costco Crunchmaster is a decent low cal salty cracker, paired with a low cal spreadable cheese - the one that comes in wedges.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: perc2100 on September 12, 2022, 12:53:10 PM
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For me it's more of a need to crunch on something than real hunger, if you know what I mean.  I'll grab just a couple (like, 4-6) goldfish crackers and give them a good chomping.  Then my brain is happy for a bit, lol.  And I agree, just don't have stuff on hand.
Ha; for me, I partake in a nightly...prescribed medication that has scientifically shown to create hunger w/in the brave neurons which means I typically don't eat a breakfast, I eat a mid-afternoon 'brunch,' and then often a late dinner or snack.
Oddly, when I do regular kickboxing at least twice a week my weight is OK, but since COVID has radically altered that regularity for one reason or another I've def. gained a bit of weight.  I joke around that my wife lost around 30 pounds during COVID, while I've found it
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: NCDS on September 12, 2022, 02:53:01 PM
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Ha; for me, I partake in a nightly...prescribed medication that has scientifically shown to create hunger w/in the brave neurons which means I typically don't eat a breakfast, I eat a mid-afternoon 'brunch,' and then often a late dinner or snack.
Oddly, when I do regular kickboxing at least twice a week my weight is OK, but since COVID has radically altered that regularity for one reason or another I've def. gained a bit of weight.  I joke around that my wife lost around 30 pounds during COVID, while I've found it

You should tell your wife to hide things better  :P

I take one in the morning that does the same but you are not supposed to eat right away.  I call it the torture pill.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: TardisMom on September 12, 2022, 04:50:19 PM
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I am right there with you.  I do cucumbers with a touch of garlic salt.

Yes!  I love cucumbers and their other form, dill pickles.  None of that sweet or bread and butter nonsense.
Title: Re: the annual couch potato thread or what's your preferd 'get in shape' activity?
Post by: rushfanyyz on September 12, 2022, 04:56:46 PM
It's starting to get chilly here so I tried on the pants in my closet. Let's just say this thread is now very relevant to me. I have been going on daily walks but I guess that wasn't enough. Not having the snacks in the house is going to be my first move, great advice!