Workin out

[que90nek]

Who's workin out this year?

[mystkev]

Something tells me I'll be in a size 6 by the end of this year ;)

I am feeling so good, and I have so much ENERGY. Yippee!!! I should try out for cheerleading.

Everyday, I've been getting up and doing something. Exercise in the morning and in the evening.

[CD]

but by the time August gets here, I'm only hitting the Gym twice a week.

[mystkev]

Originally posted by CD+
but by the time August gets here, I'm only hitting the Gym twice a week. Maybe we can help you stay motivated. If you want.

[Melotic]

I just have slowed down, need to pick up the pace...

[nubianx2]

I'm taking an aerobics class twice a week.

[shtalker]

I need to but i have to kick the smoking habit first.:(

[Tastey]

I am taking an aerobics class at my church.

For the most part constant working out is not for me. I do some things here and there but I've never been an athlete type person and I doubt I ever will be.

[belleza]

Meeee!
I am trying to start the year right by making a commitment to be healthier. (Are you listening God?) I got tae bo tapes, donna richardson kick boxing and I bought a Nordic Track last weekend...it is hard but it only takes 21 days to form a habit and it's only been a few days! Wish me luck!

[mystkev]

Originally posted by justagirl+
Wish me luck! Good luck girl!!! I like Donna Richardson, she's fun.

[Juicey1]

I haven't started, but plan too.

[HulaSista]

i have no other choice.

i want to do non traditional stuff (as usual)

kick boxing, salsa, hula, archery, fencing, blah blah blah...

[misha]

I may try archery myself hula.....you got me with that flaming arrow thing...LOL

[que90nek]

Originally posted by shtalker+
I need to but i have to kick the smoking habit first.:(

why in that order ms, talker? perhaps the working out will eventually take the place of the smokin...by reducing stress.....reducing irritability....makin us feel better about ourselves...thus lookin better....etc etc....

[HulaSista]

Originally posted by misha+
I may try archery myself hula.....you got me with that flaming arrow thing...LOL

:D

see... that is why i don't need to be in my department.... i have flaming arrow emails too lol

[que90nek]

Originally posted by Tastey+
For the most part constant working out is not for me. I do some things here and there but I've never been an athlete type person and I doubt I ever will be.

being an athlete is not the point....but aerobics will strenthen your heart....and help u to live longer. it certainly won't put any of us in the olympics. i encourage that we all think about our cholesterol and hearts and bodies...as well as our mind and spirit.

[misha]

Well, I love working out, but for some reason, I am not able to get through my usual routine these days. I put on Leslie, and could barely get through 15 minutes of it.....God I used to be able to do the entire 45 minutes...*sigh*

Strangely enough, even at my weight, my blood pressure and cholesterol are low. But I just don't ever want to get to the point that I have to give up salt. So I eat very little salt now, and I have given up fast food.

[Tastey]

Originally posted by que90nek+


being an athlete is not the point....but aerobics will strenthen your heart....and help u to live longer. it certainly won't put any of us in the olympics. i encourage that we all think about our cholesterol and hearts and bodies...as well as our mind and spirit.

I know what the point is Que. Some exercise is always better than no exercise. I am doing that.

However I have never been the athletic type. I didn't play sports in high school or college and I don't like to sweat. So any exercise by me will be minimal. That's all I'm saying. I'll never be one of those people in the gym daily. Never. It ain't me.

[que90nek]

Originally posted by misha+
Well, I love working out, but for some reason, I am not able to get through my usual routine these days. I put on Leslie, and could barely get through 15 minutes of it.....God I used to be able to do the entire 45 minutes...*sigh*

Strangely enough, even at my weight, my blood pressure and cholesterol are low. But I just don't ever want to get to the point that I have to give up salt. So I eat very little salt now, and I have given up fast food.

good for u, mish....diet is AS important as working out.....

[MsMeelah]

MEEEE!!!!!

[lovely]

Originally posted by HulaSista+
i have no other choice.



me niether.

my breasts look gross:eek:

anyways...i been walking a couple times a week. do some aerobics. have sex.

yeah...im working out :D

[swtjamaica]

...get my ass outta bed in the mornings, i'll be okay...but i don't ha ve the motivation to do so...:(

[que90nek]

I worked out the other day...

and I was about to get in the shower when a young man said to me

"My daddy always told me....the only way to eat an elephant is one piece at a time...."

I chuckled.....agreed ....then said

"yeah...but it sure would be nice to eat the elephant when it is a little baby!"

Consider that your level of fitness and health is THAT BABY....that you should eat......before it becomes an adult elephant. Yes, ...still a lot to conquer...a lot to overcome....but one step at a time.....YOU CAN DO IT!

[Andre98]

... really, I'm trying....

[mystkev]

Originally posted by que90nek+
I worked out the other day...

and I was about to get in the shower when a young man said to me

"My daddy always told me....the only way to eat an elephant is one piece at a time...."

I chuckled.....agreed ....then said

"yeah...but it sure would be nice to eat the elephant when it is a little baby!"

Consider that your level of fitness and health is THAT BABY....that you should eat......before it becomes an adult elephant. Yes, ...still a lot to conquer...a lot to overcome....but one step at a time.....YOU CAN DO IT! Was he trying to imply you ate the elephant whole? :D

j/k

That's really YOU CAN DO IT!!! And if you believe it, you can achieve it! :)

Although I would like to lose weight, what's more important is leading a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyles include some type of physical activity. I look at my mom and see how much pain she is in, I know that if I continue like I had been, that will be me in 20yrs.

[que90nek]

so so sexy...whew...

an overweight woman working out....whew....

i love that!!!!!!!! it is sooooooooo sexy.

[lovely]

Originally posted by que90nek+


an overweight woman working out....whew....



are you serious.

i be wondering what folk think.

i know guys who go to the gym just to hit on women.

aint never happen to me though :rolleyes:

[que90nek]

Originally posted by Andre98+
... really, I'm trying....

andre.....keep it up, man!

every little bit counts!

[swtjamaica]

...ROLLERSKATES friday!! i'm too sick to skate right now, but when i feel better, it's on!!

[Juicey1]

Me & honeyboo joined Gold's Gym last night. We go in for our first meeting with a personal trainer tonight. So I will be getting my workout on.

[mystkev]

Found my workout top w/the built in bra, it's really about to be on!!!

The bouncing titties was throwing me off a little.

[lovely]

Originally posted by mystkev+

The bouncing titties was throwing me off a little.


ewwww...i hate that.

nothing like black eyes :rolleyes:

[mystkev]

How is everyone coming along?

I am not going to lie, I haven't been working out that much lately. I think losing that tape, has put a damper on my mood.

But uh, I'm starting to notice a difference in my appearance

I put on some jeans that I bought in July and they were falling off of me :eek: ...I couldn't wear them.

I had one pair of jeans that I was able to take off w/o unbuttoning them

What lil booty I had gained in the past 5 years is now gone, so I am back to having noassatall :rolleyes:

People keep asking me what kind of diet I'm on. I just made a concious decision to stop eating certain things, and they don't even taste good anymore either.

Since not eating sandwiches everyday, I now realize that they used to make bloated.

[Juicey1]

I started working out the end of January. I have been consistent and make it into the gym 3 to 4 times a week. I also have been working with a trainer. I am due to meet with her tomorrow. She works me OUT!

Hey Mystkev, where did you find that workout top with the built in bra? My DD need some support and restraint.

[mystkev]

Juicey1, I got it from Target. It works good too, to bad I lost it again :rolleyes:

I've never been to a gym before, but there's one a block away from my house and they are running a special for $25 a month. I might check it out. Maybe then I'll be more consistent.

[misha]

*sigh*
I admit it, I haven't gone to the gym this week. Last time I went, I got pissed off because one of the snotty white women puposely bumped me. But she didn't realize that I had seen her coming and was a solid brick wall when she bumped me. I gave her some strong eye contact and asked her if I could help her. After she scurried away I realized that perhaps I may be at the wrong gym.

This gym was built by the county park district. So it has to be accessible to all. This is a state of the art gym so all the little snooty white women are angry because low income people (meaning black) people have the right to be there too, and can get scholarships to go. There were articles protesting it in the newspaper and everything. As a result, anytime any of these people see someone black, they take for granted that we are one of "those people" and try to do little nasty things.

I have tried very hard to be nice to everyone but have just about had enough of this bullshit. I pay my 50 bucks a month like the rest of them heffas, and I am not going to stand being treated like that. I just hate having to let the nigga in me come out.

[mystkev]

Fuck them. Shit!

You there to get your exercise on.

I'm sure there are more white folks there on scholarships then blacks.

I'd just roll my eyes, and keep on doing my thing. They aren't even worth getting upset about.

[misha]

Thanks mystkev. That is exactly the way I feel.

[mystkev]

Originally posted by mystkev
Something tells me I'll be in a size 6 by the end of this year ;)
Bought a new skirt, size 6 :beer

Now for the top half :rolleyes:

[Brightness]

I'm still trying to get to my goal size of 9/10 and have a little room to spare. I tried on some shorts but I'm not happy with how I look in them. . .but too bad for me because I'm not buying any new ones.

I've hit a plateau. . .but I am going to step it up and get there.

[mack_black]

Mystkev and Brightness...just keep it going...don't stop

Its hard to get in shape..but once you're there, its easy to stay in shape...and keep yourself maintained...

[Melotic]

Originally posted by mystkev


The bouncing titties was throwing me off a little.

I could lend some helping hands...

[Juicey1]

Since I have been working so much overtime, I haven't been working out like I should. But the OT should be over soon and I can get back into my weekly routine.

I can tell by my clothes that I am losing, but I know I would lose faster if I was exercising. My husband said my trainer asked about me yesterday. I will be going back so she can work me out.

[MsMeelah]

doin alright, I slipped when I relocated put on a pound or two, but for the most part I have been regular. I recently got certifed as a trainer (subtle hint for you Atl folks who may be looking for a trainer) This which is more motivation to be in shape, I can't get clients if I don't have my own shit together.

[Melotic]

I have my Ghetto Pilates work~out... Should get my 6~pack back in 4 weeks...

[HulaSista]

how do you pronounce PILATES?

i ain't did a darn thing.

:(

[mystkev]

Originally posted by HulaSista
how do you pronounce PILATES? I can see it better than I can tell you how to pronounce it, and the dictionary wanted me to sign in oh well. It's pa lah tees (hope that makes sense).

[mystkev]

Originally posted by Melotic
I have my Ghetto Pilates work~out... Should get my 6~pack back in 4 weeks... I see definition peeking through like it wants to be a pack of something, but I still have too much fat.

What's your Ghetto Pilates work out?

[Melotic]

Originally posted by mystkev
I see definition peeking through like it wants to be a pack of something, but I still have too much fat.

What's your Ghetto Pilates work out?

Borrowing the tapes from someone, drawing illustrations in a notebook, and adding an assortment of other exercises from magazines or past use...

[mystkev]

Oh okay. I have some pilates tapes somewhere.

[MsMeelah]

Same here Myst.... I think I am try to take the pilates class more often. I took a class called at the gym called Agressive Pilates, which is pilates with the use of a bosu, I couldn;t even hang..

[Brightness]

I was thinking of getting one of those Pilates sets with the video and the ring but I wasn't sure if it was really something I'd want to do.

I might have to watch a show this weekend to see how different this is compared to yoga.

[Brightness]

I couldn't find anything on television.

I've seen segments regarding this but I still don't have a grasp of what a class or a routine would entail.

I'd hate to get the tape and then be dissatisfied. It's not offered at my gym so I might have to see if I can visit a gym where it's offered. . .that will give me something to do at work tomorrow, I'll call around.

[Brightness]

What are your goals for your upper body?

I have this perpetual one of trying to have arms like Angela Bassett did in the Tina Turner & Stella movies.

My shoulders, biceps and back are in good shape. . . .none of that BRA or ELBOW OVERHANG but I can't manage to get those cut up looking triceps.

I am losing my mind over that. . .I don't want bulk or just the 'no-flabby-skin' look. . .I want some definition to compliment the biceps & shoulders.

I guess I need to do some program modification.


Originally posted by mystkev
Now for the top half :rolleyes:

[mystkev]

Originally posted by Brightness
What are your goals for your upper body?
I also want some cut arms, not as cut as Angela Basset's though. I have problems getting definition though. Also my upper back, right under my bra strap I still have a roll there.

So I would like to tone upper and lower back, abs, and get definition out of the arms. My body idol right now is Malinda Williams from Soul Food, firm but feminine.

[MsMeelah]

I'm tryin to get those Angela Basset Arms too! I am also doing more chest work to give the illusion that I have some cleveage :rolleyes:

[Brightness]

Started a new/different routine to shake up my workout. . .

I've lost about 6 lbs. and I notice some difference in fit but it's not the definition/tone I want so I need to make some adjustments.

We'll see how it goes, I'm happy and feel great regardless.

[Juicey1]

I am back at the gym and Adrienne is working me out. She also has me on a two week meal plan. I pray I see some results from this. After I finish this two week meal plan, she will change it and introduce a little more carbs in my diet.

[que90nek]

que <===================================slacker:(

[mystkev]

Originally posted by Brightness
Started a new/different routine to shake up my workout. . .

I've lost about 6 lbs. and I notice some difference in fit but it's not the definition/tone I want so I need to make some adjustments.

We'll see how it goes, I'm happy and feel great regardless. Keep it up!

6 pounds makes a big ol difference, in your body if you ask me.

What kind of adjustments will you be making? I could use some ideas.

I've added more jump roping, b/c it works everything. I'm trying to cut out the carbs (I'm addicted to carbs :eek: ) , but I am finding it difficult.

My mom says I'm too small now, I need to just tone up, but I can't tone anything w/o burning more fat :(

[mystkev]

Originally posted by Juicey1
I am back at the gym and Adrienne is working me out. She also has me on a two week meal plan. I pray I see some results from this. After I finish this two week meal plan, she will change it and introduce a little more carbs in my diet.

What does you two week meal plan consist of? Fewer carbs, more protein? Something like that?

[mystkev]

Originally posted by que90nek
que <===================================slacker:( Get up off your buttocks and get to work. Uh, I guess I need to be saying that to myself too.

[que90nek]

aye aye, ma'am!

[Juicey1]

Originally posted by mystkev


What does you two week meal plan consist of? Fewer carbs, more protein? Something like that?

This is the two week meal plan she suggested for me:


Breakfast is the same everyday except weekends:

1/2 grapefruit or 1/2 canteloupe or 1/2 honeydew or cup of strawberries
1 egg white (fixed anyway)
1 slice wheat toast

or

1/2 cup of oatmeal (no sugar or butter. Its ok to have cinnamon oatmeal or apple cinnamon) No toast or egg white with oatmeal.

Monday snack--strawberries or apple; lunch--green leaf lettuce salad, tomato, cucumber topped w/chicken breast; snack--apple or celery; Dinner--Turkey parts, brocalli, spinich

Tuesday snack--same; lunch--fruit salad, grilled chicken breast on lettuce; snack--same; dinner--orange ruffy, tuna or swordfish, brocalli, spinich

Wednesday snack--same; lunch--same as Monday; snack--same; dinner--chicken, brocalli, cauliflower

Thursday snack--same; lunch--chicken ceasor salad or fruit salad & strawberries; snack--same; dinner--lamb flank & brocalli or lean ground beef on lettuce & tomato w/grilled onions & brocalli

Friday snack--same; lunch--fresh fish (no salmon) and salad; snack--same; dinner--seafood (not fried) or chicken with veggies

Saturday Breakfast--Egg white omlet w/veggies, no cheese and turkey sausage; snack--same; lunch fish or chicken 1 cup of past w/red sauce with chicken only; snack--same; dinner--chicken & veggies

Sunday breakfast--egg white omlet w/veggies 1 teasp. cheese and turkey sausage; snack--same; lunch--veggie salad; snack--same; dinner--lean ground steak or beef flank (2x per month) OR chicken & brocalli & spinich

Substitutions for lunch: Lean cuisine or smart one with no dark sauce, pasta or potatos.
Substitutions for dinner: Same as lunch, salads, fruit, 1 cup of rice or potato per week.
Add ons: Dressing--vinegrette's, vinegar only, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, seasonings

NO SUGAR, MAYO, FRIED FOODS OR MEXICAN FOOD

Right now she isn't letting me have any starches except for the wheat toast in the morning. She said after the two weeks, she will gradually start giving me starches.

[MsMeelah]

Originally posted by mystkev
I've added more jump roping:(

jump roping kicks your ass, my boxing coach has us do it for 2 rounds (3 min) and I cannot even last a round without stopping

[Brightness]

The ab routine I was looking at has a 10 minute cardio warm up (they suggested jumping rope as an alternative), doing the abdominal circuit and then following up with a 20-30 minutes of fat-burning interval program (alternating between 65% & 85% maximum heart rate).

[Brightness]

The components of that meal plan look familiar. . .I can't quite put my finger on it but it seems like something I've seen before.

[mystkev]

Originally posted by Brightness
The ab routine I was looking at has a 10 minute cardio warm up (they suggested jumping rope as an alternative I'm a ways away from 10 mins of jumping rope. I just don't remember it being hard when I was little. It probably would help if I did it w/my niece that might encourage me to do it longer.

I FINALLY got off my ass and exercised last night. Oooh it felt so good. For those that like weightlifting videos check out Kiana Tom's videos.

I exercised to Power last night, the first segment is supersets, the second trisets, and the last one is plyometrics. It really got me sweating and feeling energized.

This morning I got up at 4am and worked out to the Firm Cardio Sculpt w/light and no weights (didn't want to strain anything). That felt good too.

The only thing about morning work outs is that I don't like not being able to wash my hair right after :(

[mystkev]

I almost can't believe, but I actually have worked out everyday this week...LOL

Generally when I miss a morning workout I'll say that I will do it in the evening, knowin daggon well I will not exercise. Not this time, I hope this is the beginning of a habit.

I'm doing so many different exercise based challenges, I guess that's why.

[dejavu]

I'm in the gym everyday from 2:30 - 3:30...gotta get it.

[Brightness]

No comment. . .I've just been walking and watching the meals. . .I guess that's why the hips and nothing else is going down. . .lol.

I'll do better in August. . .it's easier to have the routine together when school is in session.

[mystkev]

My feet are getting smaller. I didn't know feet could get smaller.

[Tettsuo]

Originally posted by dejavu
I'm in the gym everyday from 2:30 - 3:30...gotta get it.
It is possible to workout too much Deja. If you workout too much, your body will respond by trying to store more for the next workout. You could be training you body to retain fats for energy.

So I would suggest that if you want to workout everyday, do different things. You can do cardio one day, and do some light weights the next day.

[dejavu]

yeah, I know I workout a different body part each day. Monday, Wednesday, Friday...I work out on my own in the gym. Cardio, abs, back, and shoulders alternating. On Tuesday and Thursday I work out with a trainer on calves, legs, and abs.

[HulaSista]

question for you work out veterans -

did you all get to a point in your mind, a click of sorts, to finally do it? like, you got fed up with yourself and finally started doing it?

[mystkev]

Originally posted by HulaSista
question for you work out veterans -

did you all get to a point in your mind, a click of sorts, to finally do it? like, you got fed up with yourself and finally started doing it? I wasn't enjoying myself when I looked in the mirror. Mainly my stomach (which is still here). So the only way to get rid of it is to workout.

The thing is, I like working out, I have fun, I laugh. I just hate getting started (finding my exercise clothes :rolleyes: ) So I force myself.

Right now I'm in a exercise challenge, so the fact that I have to report to people whether or not I exercised is encouraging. I don't want to let folks down :(

I only exercised 2x last week, and had to report that (we are supposed to exercise 5x). If they can do it, I can do it too.

[Tettsuo]

Originally posted by HulaSista
question for you work out veterans -

did you all get to a point in your mind, a click of sorts, to finally do it? like, you got fed up with yourself and finally started doing it?
You just have to make it part of your life. Same way you made getting up and going to work a part of your life. You won't be able to do it if you have to constantly motivate yourself to go. It shouldn't even be a question of motivation, just habit.

Personally, I've set specific days that are "gym days". Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday are my gym days, so I plan accordingly. Sure I'd rather be at home relaxin' instead of gruntin' and groanin' at the gym, but now it's part of life.

[dejavu]

I just got to the point to where I had gotten comfortable and then looked in the mirror one day and said that what I see is not the person I use to be..and I wanted to have those same feelings about myself...more confident in the things that I wear.

[que90nek]

Originally posted by Tettsuo

You just have to make it part of your life. Same way you made getting up and going to work a part of your life. You won't be able to do it if you have to constantly motivate yourself to go. It shouldn't even be a question of motivation, just habit.

Personally, I've set specific days that are "gym days". Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday are my gym days, so I plan accordingly. Sure I'd rather be at home relaxin' instead of gruntin' and groanin' at the gym, but now it's part of life.

motivation plays a part in things that are just habit too....

heck...its a habit for me to work...but i sometimes require extra motivation to do so....
yes, you do want to form a habit....though.

[misha]

I have been slacking so bad this summer! Because the routine is disrupted since noodle is out of school. During the year, it is so easy to pack my workout bag at night and throw it in the car, take noodle to school in the morning, drive to the gym, workout and then go to work.

Now it's like I want to do fun stuff. When I do go to the gym, I spend my hour floating in the pool, or socializing while I am on the treadmill. Not much of a workout.

[Brightness]

I hear ya. . .I been chillin' like a villain myself.

If I do go walk the trail at the park. . .I'm too busy ogling the men without their shirts on. . .the guys in the gym like to be all stingy with their shit! :blah:

Originally posted by misha


Now it's like I want to do fun stuff. When I do go to the gym, I spend my hour floating in the pool, or socializing while I am on the treadmill. Not much of a workout.

[misha]

Man, that is nothing nice! I went today, and thought it would be nice to splash around before work, figured it wouldn't be very difficult, and I wouldn't feel so guilty about my slacking off all summer.

I don't know where they got this instructor from, but her little happy ass got in the water, and it was all over! I am still hurting from that class, and I cannot believe it!

Can't wait to go tomorrow.