Talk about your exercise experience today [Archive] - Page 18

nycfem

01-12-2019, 08:50 PM

Today I did 40 minutes on the stairmaster. I got the stairmaster that is not out of order, fun! I did a pattern of 3 sets of 2 minutes at levels 7,6,5,4,3,2. Then at the end I did 4 minutes at Level 1 to cool down.

I've had kind of a hard winter with upper respiratory distress. I'm on the regimen that seems to work the best for me in the winter: flonase, prilosec, and zyrtec. Still, I don't feel my best, so that always makes things harder.

I ran into the perfect mother. She was standing in a thong and bra at the coffee machine. She said that she didn't usually stand naked at the coffee machine. I wanted to be like "Girl, that's not naked." Then we both saw a gym regular who always dresses ravishingly. This time she was wearing a suit that she made and had sewed colored buttons on it in patterns. It was stunning and we fawned over her.

On a Saturday night at the gym I like to look at all the other people who have chosen to be at the gym on a Saturday night. It's like a secret society.

Keep it moving, friends!

TL1

01-12-2019, 11:27 PM

I “hiked” through the woods to see a waterfall I had no idea was there! It’s small and comes off the 1.5 acre pond into the creek. Half of it was frozen. Very cool.

Also the cutting and dragging of branches and small trees.

Not too bad. :)

~ocean

01-13-2019, 01:57 AM

Saturday: 1030am Out to shovel (measured 8.25 inches on my deck)

FYI: 8.25 inches of snow has a weight of:

"More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more..." Let's figure this out... There are 7.48 gallons per cubic foot of water - that's about 62.4 pounds."

No wonder I broke the shovel and my back likely will say the same Sunday morning....

Ks-

"SNOWBLOWER" helloooooooo lololol or electric shovel !!

easygoingfemme

01-13-2019, 07:11 AM

*Hoping no one is in a thong at the coffee bar when I go in this morning*:|

I find I over dress when I'm out working on the weight floor. There are so many men there, beefy weight slamming men. I have very little regular exposure to men in my life. Pretty much my work husband (typical Harley Davidson Biker Teddy Bear) and his two staff, all who are small quiet men. Anyway, it makes me feel weird to be so surrounded and I feel less weird when I cover up. Note, I've not had a bad experience with any men there. It's my own stuff.

I'm headed to spin class. It's the screechy 9am girl. I prefer the 4pm Sunday class with this old dude who plays classic rock and works us hard. However, I'm trading that for a date night with my Spouse. Early morning screechy spin class it is. I might bring ear plugs.

Kätzchen

01-13-2019, 01:16 PM

I got up super early this morning and went to my favorite place, nearby, to walk the lower trails and to watch the sunrise. It was super cold, very windy, and the view of three volcanoes was spectacular.

I spent about an hour walking with my poles and while it was exhilarating, my body is slowly getting acclimated to an variety of sensations I feel when I walk in different weather conditions.

The wind was my friend today.... :bouquet:

No other exercisers around; but I did see an hawk flying above the tree-line nearby and wondered what the hawk saw, as the bird sailed upon the thermal rifts above.

homoe

01-13-2019, 04:54 PM

Saturday: 1030am Out to shovel (measured 8.25 inches on my deck)

FYI: 8.25 inches of snow has a weight of:

"More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more..." Let's figure this out... There are 7.48 gallons per cubic foot of water - that's about 62.4 pounds."

No wonder I broke the shovel and my back likely will say the same Sunday morning....

Ks-

I noticed you haven't posted yet today, so I was wondering if it's because your back feels like it was hit by a Mack Truck.......:|

cricket26

01-13-2019, 04:58 PM

back on the treadmill today woo hoo!

Gemme

01-13-2019, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by ksrainbow
Saturday: 1030am Out to shovel (measured 8.25 inches on my deck)

FYI: 8.25 inches of snow has a weight of:

"More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more..." Let's figure this out... There are 7.48 gallons per cubic foot of water - that's about 62.4 pounds."

No wonder I broke the shovel and my back likely will say the same Sunday morning....

Ks-

"SNOWBLOWER" helloooooooo lololol or electric shovel !!

Anyone that wants to give up the $300-$700 for a decent snow blower is certainly free to buy me one. I can't imagine ksrainbow would turn that down either. lol

I feel your pain, ks! My employer won't get me a snow blower and I manage a 2 acre property. Even with a snow plow vendor, that's still a ton of snow left over for me to deal with. My sympathies go out to you. Rest up, stretch often and apply heat to your back.

nycfem

01-13-2019, 08:04 PM

Today I did 30 minutes on a stairmaster. Again I got the one stairmaster that is working! I did 2 sets of a pattern of levels 8 down to 1, with 2 minutes on each level. I was excited to do Level 8 and not have any problems, even though I know that on my favorite treadmill a Level 8 would be akin to a Level 7.

I saw the old Ricki Lake show producer -who I don't much care for- in the locker room. Her routine is 2 hours on the elliptical while reading. She goes at a reading pace, though we must say- two hours on the elliptical is still two hours on the elliptical. She has said in the past that she wishes she had more work available for her to take and less time to read on the elliptical.

I'm missing the heart rate monitor that is on the climbmill. Maybe I will dig up a heart monitor that I can wear for on the stairmaster.

Have a great week!

homoe

01-14-2019, 01:01 AM

Saturday: 1030am Out to shovel (measured 8.25 inches on my deck)

FYI: 8.25 inches of snow has a weight of:

"More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more..." Let's figure this out... There are 7.48 gallons per cubic foot of water - that's about 62.4 pounds."

No wonder I broke the shovel and my back likely will say the same Sunday morning....

Ks-

I suppose god for bid kids in this day and age are looking to make a few bucks by shoveling......

ksrainbow

01-14-2019, 06:33 AM

"SNOWBLOWER" helloooooooo lololol or electric shovel !!

Good ideas all around! However: I have stairs into my home and areas that have only shovel access :)

I even went out on Sunday to shovel out other areas I neglected on Saturday!

nycfem

01-14-2019, 10:53 PM

My lucky streak with finding the one working stairmaster empty ended, so it was back to the climbmill for me. I did my usual 30 minute climbmill pattern of 5 minutes each at Levels 6 down to 1. I tried to keep my heart rate at around 155. It felt good. I am so proud to have acclimated to the climbmill. My horizons have been widened. As previously mentioned, even tiny changes in routine are tough for me to adjust to.

Today I saw the Perfect Daughter and we chatted in the locker room. She's getting her college degree in Psychology, the same undergraduate degree I have. I'm curious what direction she'll go in her life.

Today was super busy but all good:
work
work late
gym
make homemade soup
go to bed too late because there wasn't enough time in the day

I still struggle with going to bed on time. That's when my exercise stops during the week, when I'm not getting enough sleep, and the lack of sleep builds on itself. I haven't figured out how to handle it. The soup I made was amazing, and I made more to have during the week, so that's useful, but still- can't manage my time and go to bed on time. Sometimes there are aspects to the self that are difficult to solve. Maybe it's just not easy. I know some can function well on low sleep but I'm not one of them.

Hope everyone enjoys their exercise.

~ocean

01-15-2019, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by ksrainbow
Saturday: 1030am Out to shovel (measured 8.25 inches on my deck)

FYI: 8.25 inches of snow has a weight of:

"More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more..." Let's figure this out... There are 7.48 gallons per cubic foot of water - that's about 62.4 pounds."

No wonder I broke the shovel and my back likely will say the same Sunday morning....

Ks-

Anyone that wants to give up the $300-$700 for a decent snow blower is certainly free to buy me one. I can't imagine ksrainbow would turn that down either. lol

I feel your pain, ks! My employer won't get me a snow blower and I manage a 2 acre property. Even with a snow plow vendor, that's still a ton of snow left over for me to deal with. My sympathies go out to you. Rest up, stretch often and apply heat to your back.

sings *** snow it won't belong before it's gonna snowwww *** I have a lot of shoveling (when I used to be responsiable to shovel ) one day I got out of work yrs ago and spent my whole pay check on a snow blower ~ and till this day it still works !! best investment if your a property owner

nycfem

01-19-2019, 07:01 PM

30 minutes on the stairmaster
Pattern: Level 7 down to 1, 2 minutes each level, with an extra Level 1 at the end.

My favorite stair master is back in commission! So exciting!

I ran into the anorexic woman who wears bracelets. She asked me to recommend a book. I asked what kind of books she likes and she said historical fiction. I said, sorry, I kind of read not much other than dysfunctional family memoirs.

I got caught in my lack-of-sleep pattern during the work week from Tuesday through Friday, sooo it was good to get back to the gym today.

ksrainbow

01-19-2019, 08:35 PM

No snow to re-arrange this weekend! (my sincere aches for you all in the North East) :(

Numerous trips up and down and out-up and down and out via stairs from the laundry room to the clothes line out back-

I did not know that dusting/vacuuming was an approved exercise ( damn impressed ) :)

For it being only one month into *winter*- I am so proud of us all :thumbsup:

Ks-

TL1

01-19-2019, 09:06 PM

I moved boxes and painted a room. Also went for another walk in the woods.

I love to paint. :)

RockOn

01-19-2019, 11:06 PM

Really early this morning, I prepared a very large stump for its second burning. Dug out all around the base, cleaned out all the ashes, wrapped it with a 20 inch high piece of aluminum flashing. Piled on a couple of bags of charcoal plus a few of some pine tree discs leftover from the last burn. These work great - burn a very long time.

After my fire was blazing, I covered it with a tin piece. It could still breathe but if it started raining, it would not go out.

Then I took my chainsaw apart, cleaned out the funk and loosened the chain.

Before giving it up for the day, tried three times to saw off more pine tree discs from a fallen tree but everytime I took my chainsaw there, it would start raining and I would have to quickly put it into the back seat of the truck.

I went out and checked the stump around 8:00 tonight and am pleased and proud to report it is still burning. When the tornado warning went off this afternoon, I was thinking about my stump while I was shoving the dogs into the master bedroom bathroom. That is our tornado safety place. I piled lots of comforters and pillows in there and then I went outside to listen and see. That is what I do, it calms me down. The tornado ravaged my small city some miles away but though I could faintly hear it, it spared us. :)

Gemme

01-20-2019, 12:17 PM

I spent nearly an hour shoveling, pushing and scraping snow and slush this morning.

nycfem

01-20-2019, 06:36 PM

30 minutes on the stairmaster, same pattern (Level 7 down to 1, 2 min. each level, extra 1 for cool down).

I got my favorite stairmaster yet again. Life is good!

nycfem

01-21-2019, 08:45 PM

Today I was off due to MLK. I went to the gym and did 45 minutes on the Climbmill because both stairmasters were in use, with no one appearing to be getting off of them anytime soon. I did a pattern of Level 7 down to 1, with 5 minutes for each level. This was the first time that I started as high as Level 7, and it kept my heart rate at about 160-165 (as opposed to when I start at Level 6, and my heart rate stays at 155). It's interesting how starting at a high level creates an increased heart rate for the whole rest of the time, even when at low levels.

nycfem

01-21-2019, 08:50 PM

Speaking of heart rates while exercising:

"How to determine your target zone:

Use an online calculator to determine your desired target heart rate zone. Or, here's a simple way to do the math yourself. If you're aiming for a target heart rate in the vigorous range of 70 to 85 percent, you would calculate it like this:

Subtract your age from 220 to get your maximum heart rate.
Calculate your resting heart rate by counting your heart beats per minute when you are at rest, such as first thing in the morning. It's usually somewhere between 60 and 100 beats per minute for the average adult.
Calculate your heart rate reserve (HRR) by subtracting your resting heart rate from your maximum heart rate. Your HRR is your resting heart rate subtracted from your maximum heart rate.
Multiply your HRR by 0.7 (70 percent). Add your resting heart rate to this number.
Multiply your HRR by 0.85 (85 percent). Add your resting heart rate to this number.
These two numbers are your training zone heart rate for vigorous intensity exercise. Your heart rate during exercise should be between these two numbers.
For example, say your age is 45 and you want to figure out your target training heart rate zone for vigorous exercise. Subtract 45 from 220 to get 175 — this is your maximum heart rate. Next, calculate your HRR by subtracting your resting heart rate of 80 beats per minute from 175. Your HRR is 95. Multiply 95 by 0.7 to get 66.5, then add your resting heart rate of 80 to get 146.5. Now multiply 95 by 0.85 to get 80.75, then add your resting heart rate of 80 to get 160.75. So your target for your vigorous intensity training zone heart rate should be between 146.5 and 160.75 beats per minute."

Gemme

01-22-2019, 05:31 AM

Last night, I worked on the craft/crap room for a few hours which involved moving boxes and things from room to room and putting together two rolling carts.

nycfem

01-22-2019, 08:23 PM

Both of the stairmasters were in use, so it was off to the climbmill, though my affection for the climbmill continues to positively evolve. I really like that it has the built in heart rate monitoring unlike the stair master. I did 35 minutes on the climb mill, Pattern: Levels 7 down to 1, 5 minutes each level.

In the locker room Miriam (elderly, plump, ornery, teaches theater to other elderly folks) and the old Ricki Lake show producer (who I don't especially care for) were chatting, and I asked them if they knew the extension to call the front desk. Miriam yelled out the answer, and then when I was getting ready to dial it, the old RL show producer scampered over and showed me that it was written on the phone. After I called the front desk and was back at my locker, Miriam approached me and criticized the old RL show producer for answering me after Miriam had answered. Miriam said something like, "Little Miss Perfect has to try and outdo me." It was funny, and I was just glad she wasn't upset with me at the moment.

Greco

01-24-2019, 02:51 PM

Back online briefly...7.5mi this am...warmed up fast of course, but quite cold here about
27degrees...am on training plan a bit early but want to ensure my finish in Nov 2019...as
sure as I can make it...I have been thinking of the unpredictability of life lately...but I am
training much more this time.

Running on an outdoor track...flat/level surface and under that big sky I love...and when
it's frigid under 20degrees am running indoor track.

So, there's this thing these days called "Virtual Racing"...basically a company tracks you by
that gps thing and the data goes into a data bank with other "virtual" runners in the country
and/or the planet and you see how you've done for that race's distance...strange...but seems
to be popular.

Me? I'll stick to the live and in person races...love the people, the chaos, coffee, nerves...love
the excitement of it all. So, no virtual races for me.

Will it ever stop snowing? Not for a bit I'm sure, but yes, I enjoy shoveling for no more than
an hour...and running on fluffy snow...rambling now...

tomorrow 6mi.

keep on keeping' on my friends, Greco

nycfem

01-27-2019, 08:39 PM

Today, Sunday, was 30 minutes on my favorite Stairmaster with 2 sets of Levels 7 down to 1 (2 minutes for each level), with an extra Level 1 x 2 minutes at the end.

I reached a tough point in the workout when my phone fell and I had to jump off and get it. Somehow the stress of it all increased my heart rate and when I went back on, I was on Level 7, so I was ready to die! Luckily I made it through, ending up with a red face after it all. I HATE to interrupt a pattern!

I ran into Taylor who I haven't seen in quite awhile. She is the one who only eats dinner. She told me it was her birthday, and that she was going to go to a movie alone and have a piece of cake as well. Very Taylor.

I also ran into Gail, the Ricki Lake producer, and she's growing on me a bit. I was lying on the locker room bench taking some selfies of my face after I worked out, and she came over and asked if I was sick. I feel like being fat and in my forties somehow equates to people checking in if I need assistance anytime I am not vertical. Certainly wasn't crazy about that, even though it was well-intentioned- and I was kind of a mess after that cell phone drop. She did 1 hour and 45 minutes on the elliptical while reading her book. She does it at the pace where one can read, definitely not the intensity level I like. She feels like she has to explain why she does it that long but she really doesn't with me. I am a fan of long work-outs, even though people sometimes make a big deal of it.

Do you like how you look after you work out? I kind of do, which is why - I guess- I was taking selfies.

Gemme

01-28-2019, 06:34 AM

Sometimes, my skin glistens. Not sweaty sweat but a light sheen of moisture. I like that. Especially on my arms and shoulders. Not sure why, but I do. Most of the time, it's the way I feel that's most important. Once those endorphins kick in, I feel great and accomplished. The physical part usually looks a mess as I don't pussyfoot around in the gym.

No official workout yesterday but I meandered through the store, changing my scheduled pattern to avoid a most annoying customer of mine (success!!!), and then I put together two pieces of craft storage. One is quite big and the box was heavy so it's better than nothing.

Kätzchen

01-28-2019, 02:03 PM

Recently, when we had a short stretch of good weather, I had this big idea to spring clean my apartment. I started at about 6:30 am. Not to far into my big idea, I began to have major anxiety attacks because I realized I was in over my head, when I realized I couldn't move certain large objects on my own. No one to call, no one available to come over and help, so after nine hours of sweating, anxiety attacks, and many brief WTF moments, as I plotted how to get it all done on my own, I finished with spring cleaning my apartment. I won't be doing this again, unless I have someone to help me because I just can't do what I used to be able to do, let alone all the other things my mind thinks I can do. LOL (or not).

I've always thought that when your cardio was held at a pace that causes your body to sweat, that you're supposed to extend, at the same pace, the type of exercise that brings you to a sweat. Not sure if that still holds true today, but for certain, if you're like me, be sure to hydrate while exercising and for sure, take it easy if you break out into a sweat.

Happy last Monday of January to all! Spring will be here soon and as some might have noticed, daylight is staying around longer now. I'm looking forward to spring and extended periods of daylight... beautiful sunrises and sunsets... and possibly going for a walk at a nearby favorite place in nature.

:bouquet:

FireSignFemme

01-28-2019, 03:00 PM

I did a little bit more walking and carrying things up the stairs by myself than I usually do.

nycfem

01-28-2019, 09:22 PM

30 minutes on my favorite stairmaster today, Monday, Pattern: 2 sets of Levels 7 down to 1, with an extra Level 1 at the very end (each level 2 minutes).

I saw Taylor on the gym floor talking to a guy and then on the elliptical directly across from my stair master but I don't think she saw me. Then we hung out for awhile in the locker room. She told me that she is in an "open, uncommitted" relationship with her 30-years-older billionaire whose house she manages as her full-time job. It all just seems ridiculous to me, like one gigantic eye-roll.

I had a hard time starting today, but it helps to just remind myself how short 30 minutes really is, like, there is no reason I can't do 30 minutes. I also kind of like how the stairmaster takes everything out of my control. I just have to stay on it and let the time go by, and it goes by fast, because it's so intense! I just have to survive it, and it helps to watch Judge Judy during it!

Gemme

01-29-2019, 08:10 AM

It seems like she's trying to make her thing more than what it is. A fling is a fling, cupcake!

I'm so proud of you, J girl. You've been killing it!

I'll be slinging boxes and totes for a couple hours today and putting my last storage piece together and maybe doing some household chores.

easygoingfemme

01-29-2019, 04:27 PM

According to my watch, I walked 4 miles at work today. Then home, too snowy to go to the gym, 5k row on the rowing machine and a couple of plank holds.

Greco

01-29-2019, 05:57 PM

I'm in for 2019 NYC Marathon! Running with Team for Kids for my wife
(who loved children, we both did and do), some friend's partners who have
passed, and for myself. Excited, a bit nervous, determined.

Today, 2mi hill workout...yes grueling...but I'm digging it. Seeing the
Finish line in my mind's eye during all these runs...next, easy 7mi tomorrow.

keep on keeping' on friends, Greco

Gemme

01-30-2019, 07:23 AM

Today is all about the home. I did great yesterday, putting things together and working on some organizational stuff. I've got the sheets and towels in the laundry now with at least one more load to go today plus the fun that is putting tight sheets back on, which is sometimes a workout all by itself.

Chores to do and I'm starting to get hungry so off to the races I go!

easygoingfemme

01-30-2019, 08:26 AM

So far, a whole heck of a lot of shoveling.

nycfem

02-03-2019, 08:24 PM

30 minutes stairmaster (the one that's not my favorite and has one level less intensity in how it's set up), Levels 8 down to 1 twice (2 min each level). Felt good.

30 minutes weight floor. It's been ages since I've been on the weight floor, and it felt really good to be back.

I went a few hours before the superbowl, so it was pretty empty. Everyone was probably preparing for superbowl parties. But not me and Judith. Judith said she was going to watch it at the gym during a little gym gathering.

Someone took a gym toy that I was using without asking me if I was using it. I think it was just a mistake. I was torn whether to say something or go look for another of the same item. Ultimately I spoke up and successfully got my toy back. He went into the back area where all the gym supplies are kept and came out with two of the same toy, so... thankfully no tension there.

nycfem

02-04-2019, 10:42 PM

Today, Monday: 30 minutes on my favorite stairmaster (Levels 7 down to 1, two sets, each level x 2 minutes), 30 minutes weight lifting and floor exercises. Total=1 hour.

I saw Marilyn in the locker room today (don't like her, talks a lot but in an incessant way). She said she was going to a memoir writing class. I asked her if she was writing a memoir. She said that it's more like group therapy. Another place for her to talk. But cool.

I love the whole routine of coming from work and going to the gym. I like how I have to change into a different outfit. It's like entering a different world. It's like a story that I enjoy reading even though I've read it before, and perhaps because I've read it so many times before.

Oh my, I'm getting deep... :sunglass:

nycfem

02-05-2019, 07:05 PM

Today was a 1.5 hour walk with friends form out of town (It was longer but I subtracted 45 minutes to account for stopping to look at things, taking photos etc.). We walked on the Highline, the above ground railroad park, from around 14th St. to 34th St., and then just on the street until 57th St. We started at 3:30 and ended at 5:45.

I had today off of work for the Lunar New Year, and it was a nice day, with weather in the 50's. We met at my brother and his husband's apartment and then went on our walk. I always like to take out-of-towners to the Highline, although today there was a lot of construction going on. Still, the art always changes, and it's a great walk.

easygoingfemme

02-06-2019, 08:06 AM

I've been super busy and having trouble getting to the gym but have been holding plank throughout the day. 60 second holds a few times a day. Hopefully working my way up to longer times in the coming days. When you don't have time for a workout it's a good full body muscle challenge.

candy_coated_bitch

02-07-2019, 08:18 AM

I did two hours of cleaning and heavy lifting today.

Kätzchen

02-09-2019, 06:37 PM

Today, I wore my new winter traction boots and went down to clear off all the snow on my car and double check my car for safety. I spent about an hour getting the snow off my car, then walked to the mail box to pick up my mail, then worked on weekend household chores in my apartment. It was a nice work out and I managed to not fall while working out in the snow.

nycfem

02-09-2019, 10:48 PM

Today, Saturday, I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster, my favorite, levels 7 down to 1, 2 sets, 2 minutes each level, then for cooling down levels 6 down to 1 (one minute each).After the stairmaster I did the weight floor for 30 minutes. Total exercise today = 1 hour.

I did a Saturday night workout. The highly fashionable woman who wears all black was there, and before my workout she came over and gave me fancy chocolates, saying that she didn't want to eat them all. I don't eat chocolate but decided to take them anyway and give them to someone else. Also it seemed like she really wanted me to take them. You know how people get like that sometimes. Every interaction is a building block in a relationship, and I decided to roll with it. She's usually rather aloof. The last time (written about here), she was wearing a dress she'd made with buttons, and the perfect mother and I had complimented it. Maybe that opened the door a bit.

After my workout I ran into Judith really in the exact same way I ran into her on Superbowl Sunday night. She was sitting reading the New York Times in the locker room. She had finished a yoga class. She was looking at an ad for a condo in Florida. She said, "Only 1.1 million dollars. Maybe I'll retire there." Sigh. I went and got the chocolates and gave them to Judith, explaining that someone gave me chocolate but I don't eat chocolate so they were for her. She seemed very pleased... unless she passed them on to another gym member after I left. Just as I was about to leave, she asked, "Do you cook?" Very Judith. I said, "I just make simple things." I asked if she cooks. She said, "Never. I always order in." And that was it.

A great Saturday night at the gym! It felt rejuvenating!

RockOn

02-10-2019, 02:09 AM

nycfem, you always meet the most interesting folk at your gym ... fun read for me. :)

Today I sat on a very low stool most of the time and used my chainsaw to cut a large stump lower than ground level. This one is in the front near the upper driveway, quite the eye sore and had to go. Plus I have been contemplating moving the last upper 50 feet of my driveway to swerve to the right. With the stump gone, I am free to press on should I decide to do it. Tomorrow I'll burn the stump out good with a bag of charcoal. When all the fire is gone, top it with a few pounds of epson salt, cover with an x-large contractor's bag (make it rot faster) ... smoothing all the dirt over it will be such a pleasure!! No joke, this one has been a bear ... I have a couple of small ones almost finished in the back ... then stump removal is on hold for a while.

homoe

02-10-2019, 01:39 PM

nycfem

02-10-2019, 09:26 PM

Today I went on a walk with my brother which I will count as 30 minutes (It was longer but, ya know, stops / starts, looking around).

Then I went to the gym for an hour. The first 30 minutes were on my favorite stairmaster, Levels 7 down to 1, 2 sets, each level 2 minutes, last 2 minutes cool down at Level 1. The second 30 minutes were on the weight floor.

I came to the gym after having gone to brunch with my family and having gotten up early, so I had a headache and was tired. It was a really hard start and a hard workout... but I made it! I tried out two exercises I never do on the weight floor which made me feel really good, since I have a hard time trying new things. I did the ropes where you grab them and make them go up and down. And I did the Butcher where you push a big machine across the room. I loved them both! Very exciting to now be able to add them to my routine. Why does it take so long to try something new when it is there all along? And why on one day does one suddenly decide to take the plunge? Just thinking.

Good workout! Love how we all have such different exercise!

Greco

02-15-2019, 04:08 PM

7mi this am...cloudy but fun. Interval, tempo runs alternating
and my long runs on Sat 12mi...thinking about my reasons for running
next post.

Found this woman inspiring, to say the least...

1f-hn8pK4aQ
Breaking Stereotypes With an Ultramarathoner

Inspirational

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Greco

02-15-2019, 04:26 PM

Been thinking about why I run lately.

I run because I've always ran...away from danger...away from them and into
myself...for protection...for freedom...to breathe into the safety of Self-love.

I run because I ran with my wife and she personified beauty as we ran so
many roads and miles together.

I run because I had stopped running when my world stopped...and nothing
ensued but heaviness of my body and heart.

So, I run because it is how I can keep giving back.

I run because I love children and it is my way of fund raising for the kids running
programs in NYC schools...I run because then...we're running together again.

keepin' on, Greco

nycfem

02-17-2019, 06:06 PM

Today, Sunday, was 30 minutes stairmaster (Levels 7 down to 1, 2 sets, 2 minutes on each level, extra Level 1 at the end for cool down); 30 minutes on the weight floor.

I've not exercised since last Sunday! I still have not solved my problem with not sleeping on work nights, but I still want to solve it. Today felt good. I got my favorite stairmaster, the one that's the most intense.

In the locker room I ran into a woman named Ellen. She and I talked once before and I remember it as being quite pleasurable. I recall she peppered me with questions about my job and got really into listening. This time she was talking on and on, and it got a bit exhausting, but I didn't want to really be rude because I had fond memories of her.

Tomorrow through Saturday I am going with BB and my mom on a trip to Fort Lauderdale. Exercise to be determined. Sometimes I walk on the beach, sometimes I get a weekly pass at a local gym, and sometimes I do nothing. The hotel itself does not have a gym.

Wishing you all great exercise.

RockOn

02-18-2019, 11:43 AM

RebelDyke

02-18-2019, 02:17 PM

Scraping this thick ice off of my windshield. I am amazed how thick it is. It is nothing like Chicago ice. It did not even rain. But time was of the essence and I ended up just pouring water on it while using the wipers.

Ok ok..that might be considered a cheat, but none the less DEFINITELY a cardio work out!

Gemme

02-20-2019, 08:28 AM

Last night I did extra PT. Although I do not go to PT anymore, my physical therapy trainer gave me handouts of all the things he had me doing. Anyway, it was a great workout. I slept with both legs on a bolster (firm wedge pillow, 12" high). It helped, I can tell a difference today. If it takes double PT everyday, not a problem. I'll do anything to lessen pain. :)

That was my mentality when I had my first, and worst, bout with sciatica. The pain was near constant and often excruciating so anything that worked at all was my new best friend. I'm glad you found something to help.

Scraping this thick ice off of my windshield. I am amazed how thick it is. It is nothing like Chicago ice. It did not even rain. But time was of the essence and I ended up just pouring water on it while using the wipers.

Ok ok..that might be considered a cheat, but none the less DEFINITELY a cardio work out!

Be careful with that; if the water is too cold or hot, it can crack your windshield. You are right though. Scraping ice and snow is definitely a work out.

nycfem

02-20-2019, 08:57 PM

Yesterday I bought a vacation pass to a nearby gym at a mall in Fort Lauderdale. The gym is called Powerhouse (lol... but I like the name!). OMG, I have fallen in love with this gym and even fantasized about moving to Fort Lauderdale, working at the mall, and going to Powerhouse. There would also be time spent in a pool.

So yesterday I did 30 minutes on a LifeFitness version of a StairMaster. It was even better than the real StairMaster and gave me such an intense work-out. I did Levels 7 down to 1, with 5 minutes on each level. It was perfect for short people (me!) and also had a great heart rate monitor. This gym does not give out towels, and I didn't have one, so sweat was pouring off my face, but still, not like I see men sweat- men sweat buckets that are unfathomable to me.

Yesterday after the StairMaster, I did 30 minutes on the weight floor. They had an awesome sled (the machine that you get behind and push across the floor) and the Battle Ropes. I'm so glad I overcame my fear of those two gym toys because they really deliver!

Then today I went back to the StairMaster again and did 40 minutes (Level 7 x 10 minutes, then levels 6 down to 2 - 5 minutes each, then Level 1 x 10 minutes). I again forgot a towel (maybe I'll put one in my backpack after this post), so I was dripping sweat, though my version of dripping sweat is not that shocking.

Then I did 30 minutes on the weight floor. I pretended that I was on my lunch from my mall job with a few colleagues. Seeing who goes to gyms in different cities is good people watching. There was a woman in a tank top that said, "I'm with the hot bald guy." And there she was, with the "hot" bald guy! :jester: There was a gay guy with a tank that said, "I'm hot!" who I heard telling a friend he was going to the gay beach afterwards.

Sometimes if I work out in another city I feel a bit more free to try out different things. In the mall elevator on the way down after my work-out, I took it with a muscleman trainer, and he said, "You were doing great with that sled!" People in Florida are more friendly than in New York. I said, "It's very satisfying." He said, "It's like having a drink after work." We chuckled, and I thought, "Yes, it's just what I enjoy when I finish at my mall job." :jester:

Thanks for the support, exercise buddies :byebye:

nycfem

02-22-2019, 07:29 PM

Yesterday and today I went to Powerhouse, my last two times because we fly back to New York City tomorrow. I did an hour each day, same as usual: 30 minutes stairmaster, followed by 30 minutes weight floor.

My health seemed to really improve while I was in Florida. My lungs felt much better. Winter always sucks for me, I think.

I will miss this gym. I'm glad I was able to get an hour in there each full day in Florida.

Wishing y'all well :)

nycfem

02-24-2019, 07:30 PM

Today was 35 min. stairmaster (Levels 8 down to 1, two minutes each level, with extended level 1 for cool down). Then 40 minutes on the weight floor. Total = 1 hour and 15 minutes.

I was excited to get to Level 8 tonight!

Have a great week everyone!

nycfem

02-26-2019, 08:37 PM

Yesterday was 35 minutes on the stair climber, Levels 7 down to 1 with 5 minutes on each level.

Today was on the Stair Master 34 minutes, Levels 8 down to 1 (2 min each level), 2 sets, then 4 minutes of Level 1 as a cool down.

I saw Judith today. She told me she has been going to the boxing class. I was like, wow, cool! I peppered her with questions as if she'd just had sex for the first time:

Did it hurt at all? (No)

How many people were there? (About 15)

Are you going to keep doing it? (Yes)

Was it tiring? (Kind of, not too bad)

***

Peace out, exercisers!

easygoingfemme

02-27-2019, 06:32 AM

My last few days have been work out at home- 5-7k on rowing machine followed by planking for as long as I can. Today will likely be the same plus snow shoveling...

Vincent

02-27-2019, 03:22 PM

1 hour power walk,no more running,I got an ankle injury from running.
Also finally set up my Gym at home
so an easy full body workout,every 2nd day now,I usually turn it into a weight cardio session
But I keep breaking down due to being really sick for 4 years and numerous surgerys,my body looks like a tic tac toe board,lotsa scars.

so its back to slowly does it,I'm so impatient,I piss myself off.

Cheers everyone

nycfem

03-01-2019, 06:39 PM

Today was 35 minutes stair master (my favorite) at Level 7 down to 1, 2 minutes each level x 3 sets. Then 30 minutes on the weight floor.

When I first got to the gym I was exhausted and feeling kind of lonely because my husbutch is out of town this weekend. Also, Friday afternoons have always kind of depressed me, this feeling that I don't know what to do with a weekend even though I crave it all week.

When I first got onto the stairmaster and set it at Level 8 and started, I just felt soooo tired, like I almost couldn't do it. Also, my miserable, old ipad was flickering in and out. So I took the ipad and went back to the locker room. I played around as usual with trying to improve how it was doing and made some good progress. Thus I decided to go back up and try Level 7. It all worked! And as I worked out, I got more energy, as usually occurs.

I spent a lot of quality time in the locker room with Miriam, the curmudgeonly chubby fellow Jewish woman pal of mine. I asked how old she is and she said she's about to turn 80. Wow, so cool! She had just come from a jazz dance class and was about to have a personal training session. She just rocks my world. She said the secret to being a happy 80 year old was not having kids. Very Miriam! I loved it!

Judith also joined us, dressed oddly as usual, in yellow jeans, flowered gym shoes, and a blue and white striped top. Miriam complimented her brightness. Judith was about to go to see the nutritionist at the gym.

I also made a new friend named Beverly, who is very funny, always complaining about the gym prices since a new gym bought out the old gym.

So, as is usually the case, the gym really picked me up and left me feeling pretty good.

FireSignFemme

03-01-2019, 07:40 PM

So, as is usually the case, the gym really picked me up and left me feeling pretty good.

That's amazing! Lucky you!!

nycfem

03-02-2019, 08:16 PM

Greco

03-02-2019, 09:39 PM

Yes, missing NY and Central Park, Prospect Park...
the women of NY, their intelligence, creativity, resourcefulness,
hell, sensualness...damn I miss NY.

Running 7mi daily, except for hill work, tempo runs,
intervals...in this high desert...big sky...seeing the finish
line...and missing the ocean of my island home.

So, tomorrow...bike for an hour, works out a different
set of leg muscles...and an easy 5mi run.

keep on keepin' on, Greco

Kätzchen

03-02-2019, 10:21 PM

This past week, at work, during each lunch hour, I walked the blocks near work. Maybe about 5 times, before I had to sit down and take a break. At work, about twice a day, I do the stairs, up and down between three floors, which is not easy, and my legs and hips hate it, but depending on my pain levels, sometimes I do well, and other times I just do it (Nike ref).

I'm actually going to look into getting an hour long massage, once or twice a month. It's kind of expensive, but I know when I got massage during physical therapy, it helped my muscles out a lot. So I am budgeting soon for two massages a month and hopefully this adds toward what physical wellness I have going for me, right now.

I miss riding my bicycle and maybe one day in the future, I might be lucky enough to ride it again.... but I sure do like hearing about your NYC marathon training Greco, so thanks for sharing about your early morning runs on the high desert. It reminds me of my homestate or being on the high desert here, where I currently reside.

That Medicine Ball sounds very interesting nycfem….and same to you too, thanks for sharing the many moments you observe at the gym. It kind of reminds me of something from this past week at work: This past Friday, certain people came to work wearing flannel shirts (women and men, alike). I'm not into flannel at all, I won't even wear anything made of flannel, but the pearl leash I have with my work key cards and keys to certain doors, etc, I got a huge compliment on it. I do love my Pearl Key Leash.

Until next time, I hope all of us remain well, focused and enjoy your exercise time, wherever it takes place. Nature is my favorite place to be, so maybe this summer, I should go for a long walk up in the west hills, at the Arboretum. Maybe on a hot day, that would be good. It's cool up there and the walking trails are safe for most any walking party (party of one or more).

Greco

03-02-2019, 11:39 PM

you are sweet. Pearl key leash? Right up my alley...kidding K...mostly.
You are getting stronger each day. Glad your back at your work.
Yes, massage is great Self-care...am doing that as well, twice a month...
delicious.

keep on keepin' on sweet Kätzchen. Greco

This past week, at work, during each lunch hour, I walked the blocks near work. Maybe about 5 times, before I had to sit down and take a break. At work, about twice a day, I do the stairs, up and down between three floors, which is not easy, and my legs and hips hate it, but depending on my pain levels, sometimes I do well, and other times I just do it (Nike ref).

I'm actually going to look into getting an hour long massage, once or twice a month. It's kind of expensive, but I know when I got massage during physical therapy, it helped my muscles out a lot. So I am budgeting soon for two massages a month and hopefully this adds toward what physical wellness I have going for me, right now.

I miss riding my bicycle and maybe one day in the future, I might be lucky enough to ride it again.... but I sure do like hearing about your NYC marathon training Greco, so thanks for sharing about your early morning runs on the high desert. It reminds me of my homestate or being on the high desert here, where I currently reside.

That Medicine Ball sounds very interesting nycfem….and same to you too, thanks for sharing the many moments you observe at the gym. It kind of reminds me of something from this past week at work: This past Friday, certain people came to work wearing flannel shirts (women and men, alike). I'm not into flannel at all, I won't even wear anything made of flannel, but the pearl leash I have with my work key cards and keys to certain doors, etc, I got a huge compliment on it. I do love my Pearl Key Leash.

Until next time, I hope all of us remain well, focused and enjoy your exercise time, wherever it takes place. Nature is my favorite place to be, so maybe this summer, I should go for a long walk up in the west hills, at the Arboretum. Maybe on a hot day, that would be good. It's cool up there and the walking trails are safe for most any walking party (party of one or more).

Gemme

03-03-2019, 07:46 AM

Today, Saturday, I did 35 minutes on the stair master (Level 8 down to level 1, 2 minutes each level x 2 sets, plus a Level 1 cool down). Then 30 minutes on the weight floor for my usual combination of weights, floor exercises and stretching. Total = 1 hr and 5 minutes.

I ended up talking to a woman named Tay in the locker room, and she talked my head off, so it was a little much. She was mainly describing a local farmer's market to me, a fine topic, but it went on and on.

On the weight floor, I tried something new: the medicine ball. It was cool. I am always happy when I have the courage to try something new.

Exercisers and readers, thank you for being my community. It means a lot to me.

Peace out :byebye:

I love the medicine ball! I'm glad you found it. It can be super fun to play with and you can use it a ton of ways.

Here's a link showing a bunch of different types of exercises (https://greatist.com/fitness/25-must-try-medicine-ball-exercises) to use with it, from basic to crazy advanced. My favorites are a tie between the ab work I do with them (or did, should I say since it's been a while) and using it a slam ball. Gets the aggression of life out!

Lately, I've not seen the inside of a gym but I've logged a ton of hours shoveling heavy, wet snow so my core and back and shoulders are still getting worked out regularly.

Vincent

03-03-2019, 03:41 PM

Me and Scout did our 4klm walk,plus playtime for her on the beach,we go at 4AM,its pitch black,I have a head lamp on,but all I see is these 2 green eyes coming towards me,for another throw of her ball.

Also gym day,I'm shocked that I'm not feeling it much after 8 mths no gym,so I'm going to up the weights and do
3 sets of 15,12,10
still doing
chest
biceps
triceps
back
shoulders
in one workout,with recovery day inbetween
legs and abs,I dont do,as I have back and hip injuries and just walking is enough unitil I become stronger.

cheers from OZ
exercise heads

Gemme

03-03-2019, 04:57 PM

Know how when you ride your bike for a long trip and maybe it's been a while since you'd been on it last or maybe when you've had a super rough and long spin class? The way your tush feels afterward? I know that feeling but without the calorie burn. Rude.

nycfem

03-03-2019, 07:55 PM

Today, Sunday, was the usual, fave stair master x 35 minutes, levels 8 down to 1, 2 min each level, 2 sets, cool down on Level 1. Followed by 30 minutes on the weight floor for stretching, weights, ab and leg exercises. Total = 1 hr and 5 min.

I'm really excited that I'm at Level 8, even though it's brutal at times. Progress is really exciting, though. Today I was watching the Flint doc series on Netflix about the cops and crime in Flint Michigan. It's kind of dull, and I don't know if I can get through the whole thing. I'm several episodes in. It makes working out harder if I'm not engrossed in what I'm watching.

My 80 y.o. gym friend, Miriam, puts her shiny red rain hat in the little combination safes that they have at our gym. She said it's what she always gets compliments on. I do not think anyone would make a special effort to steal her rain hat, but I like that she puts special value on it. Super cute.

Lyte

03-03-2019, 08:10 PM

Overdue house cleaning ... dishes, laundry, swept and mopped. I'm pooped! :seeingstars:

nycfem

03-04-2019, 08:05 PM

Today, Monday, I had a snow day from school where I work (woohoo!) so I enjoyed a workout at the gym this afternoon. I got my favorite stair master yet again and did the Level 8 down to Level 1, 35-minute-workout again. It will be exciting when I get to Level 9 because that is the highest level. Then I did 30 minutes on the weight floor. Total = 1 hr 5 min.

I took awhile before I started finding something I wanted to watch on my ipad. I was not in the mood for the Flint doc series again, which I will finish (maybe) at home. I found an engaging 20/20 true crime series that held my interest. I believe I found it on Hulu (I have Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Netflix.).

Hope everyone has a good week.

Gemme

03-04-2019, 10:20 PM

My 80 y.o. gym friend, Miriam, puts her shiny red rain hat in the little combination safes that they have at our gym. She said it's what she always gets compliments on. I do not think anyone would make a special effort to steal her rain hat, but I like that she puts special value on it. Super cute.

Maybe it sparks joy for her?

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Today I got LOTS of exercise but I'd give it back in a hot minute. For those that don't walk long distances in several inches of snow without snow shoes, you won't understand the day my hamstrings and glutes and calves have had today but I persevered and I made it to the ibuprofen bottle so it's okay.

nycfem

03-09-2019, 09:39 PM

Today was 35 minutes on my second favorite stairmaster. It's a little broken but still gave me a good workout. I guess I shall need to report it. I watched Judge Judy on my ipad.

I had a long locker room talk with Taylor. It was really good to see her. She is in a relationship with a man named Joseph while still sleeping with the billionaire she works for, Ross, but they know about each other. Joseph is likely moving to a job in Vancouver. He's an investment banker, and she said that if he asks her to go with him, she would, in hopes of marrying him. She said that he has ghosted her twice but that they seem to have developed a new level of intimacy. I asked why he ghosted her, and she said the first time she had left her toothbrush at his place without asking :sunglass:. I'd be sad if she moved to Vancouver! Let's see how this plays out...

nycfem

03-10-2019, 07:23 PM

Today was 35 minutes on my favorite stairmaster. Levels 9 down to 1, twice. I was so excited to go up another level! Then 35 minutes on the weight floor.

I hung out with Taylor before and after working out. We were just on each other's schedule. I really like Taylor a lot and enjoyed spending the time with her.

easygoingfemme

03-12-2019, 07:11 AM

Yesterday was a really good hour long spin class. It was with a new instructor I haven't had before. I liked the music she played and I liked how she taught. She didn't talk a lot. Some instructors are constantly talking- which serves a purpose. But I like to be in my head when I'm working out. Her silence let me get there better and it made it for a really good ride.

Today will be 7k on rowing machine after work.

nycfem

03-12-2019, 07:20 PM

Today was 40 minutes on the climb mill, and 35 on the weight floor (Total 1 hr 15 min).

There is a fellow who is newly into the stairmaster and wants it the same time I do. So thus it takes up one of the stairmasters, so usually the other one is in use. I stared forlornly and desperately at him and the person on the other stairmaster today but it was clear they were not in getting off. In my head I started to hear a song. "It's beginning to look a lot like the climb mill." Not a happy song! I gave up and clomped on over to the climb mill, which I have avoided for awhile now. I was happy to start being able to see my heart rate again which I can't on the stairmaster; however, the towels slide off the side because it's so vertical, and as if life couldn't get worse, my towel slid off today and somehow shut the machine down until I removed the fallen towel! I understand it was a safety precaution but, damn, my heart rate went back to 120 before I was back on. I kept my heart rate in the 150s while on it.

The anorexic woman was walking around without her shirt on in the locker room but with her arms crossed over her chest. Her name is Laura. We know one another but often just exchange a smile. There is also a woman I call the Borderline (as in "personality disorder") woman who I seem to be crossing paths with in the locker room a lot lately. She's exceptionally pretty, and I sometimes think about how perhaps that allows her to act out more without consequence. She was annoyingly curled up on the bench under the coat rack today, so I avoided getting my coat until she'd cleared out.

Hope everyone has some pleasant exercise this week (f)

nycfem

03-13-2019, 06:17 PM

Today I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster, my favorite one. Thank goodness for small things. I did Level 8 down to 1 (2 minutes each level) twice, with extra "1"s at the end for cool-down.

I'm low on sleep but wasn't tired. Sometimes that happens. The body and brain are full of mysteries.

Kätzchen

03-15-2019, 07:53 PM

LOL (or not), this week has been super busy at work. Up and Down stairs, twice a day, sometimes more (they're big, big stairs and very high), and I've had big project's development at work, which requires me to walk back and forth between stations, etc. I must have walked around "Central Park" so many times that I swear my legs are cussing me out. Back too. I need to get some sort of gizmo to wear on my wrist so I can track my exercise at work, because I actually tried on an cute summer outfit (halter top type ensemble, one piece) and I can't even see the buddha tummy I used to have. Now it's the annoying ripple, lmao. :cheesy:

I'm super tired tonight, but the exercise is paying off in rewarding ways.

I even go for walks around the neighborhood on my lunch hour and gosh, it was super dreamy, spring like weather today: Low 60s, decadent sunshine, and birdsong was in the air.... all which lowered my anxiety and blood pressure.

So …. after work tonight, I treated myself to a shopping spree in my favorite neighborhood in St John's. They had a cheese and wine art thing going on, but the real special was buy three spring dresses, get one free.

<<<<<<<---- Cha, Ching!!! :eyebat:

I got four new dresses and the owners of the dress shop commented tonight on how much my body shape has changed since last fall.

Exercise is my friend, and your friend too.

Happy Weekend to all the Exercisers!

:hk20:

TL1

03-16-2019, 06:28 PM

i still have 2 weeks before I’m supposed to lift anything over ten pounds (lol I don’t think I’ve been very good about that) Anyways.... I walked about a mile and a half round trip to the pond to fish. I also ran up and down my porch steps about ten times. (Quite a few steps) And washed one of my cars. I have been active daily and my muscles are finally coming back! I feel so good and strong and I am dedicated to making myself stronger and healthier all around.

nycfem

03-16-2019, 07:13 PM

Today I had an amazing work-out. It felt great after a stressful work week. I did 45 minutes on my favorite stair master (Pattern: Levels 8 down to 1 twice, 2 minutes for each level; then Levels 8 down to 1 once, 1 minute each level; then 5 minutes of Level 1 as a cool down). Then I did 30 minutes on the weight floor. For the first 15 minutes I work out hard, then for the second 15 I stretch and do yoga poses.

My dad suggested I get my hematocrit tested for anemia, so thus I did and my blood showed my levels were in the anemic range. I bought some iron pills off Amazon. Perhaps they are giving me energy. That would be nice.

Wishing everyone a good rest of the weekend!

Gemme

03-16-2019, 07:39 PM

Iron deficiency would definitely make you feel sluggish and tired. I'm so glad you feel better, nyc!

Today, I did a hella wicked impression of a sloth.

:blink:

easygoingfemme

03-17-2019, 10:42 AM

Today will be my exercise day of rest. The last two days was mostly on the rowing machine and walking my dog up big hilly areas. I've started doing sprinting on the rower and that seems to have woken up some muscles. I'm a little sore and it feels really good!

nycfem

03-17-2019, 06:43 PM

Today I did 35 minutes on my favorite stairmaster (Levels 8 down to 1, twice, 2 minutes each level; then a few level 1s to cool down).

Hope everyone has a good week!

nycfem

03-18-2019, 06:42 PM

Today, Monday, I repeated what I did yesterday (quoted below). I really took a long time at the gym to psych myself up to exercise because I did not sleep well the night before (went to bed late- there was some online craft shopping involved), so I was quite tired. But eventually I made it on over to my favorite stairmaster, and it ended up not being too hard to get in my groove.

Today I did 35 minutes on my favorite stairmaster (Levels 8 down to 1, twice, 2 minutes each level; then a few level 1s to cool down).

Hope everyone has a good week!

easygoingfemme

03-18-2019, 06:46 PM

Power walked the dog. Pushups and squats at home. And normal running around up and down the stairs/racing the elevator at work.

easygoingfemme

03-19-2019, 07:41 PM

Today was mostly running around like heck at work and then power walking the dog. I walked him to my mother's house to see if I could get her to come walk with us but she declined. Too cold for her. But we had a nice catch-up on her porch.

nycfem

03-23-2019, 07:09 PM

I haven't exercised since Monday, but I got back in the swing of things today, Saturday. I did 45 minutes on a Climbmill and then 30 minutes on the weight floor. It was a great workout. I tied towels to the sides of the Climbmill, which worked okay, better than nothing, but could certainly be better. The railings of the Climbmill are so steep and my hands slip easily. Anyway, I held on tight and made due. The pattern I did was 5 minutes each from Level 8 down to Level 1.

I did not exercise this week because the iron pills I was taking for my anemia did not agree with me and it took me all week to figure that out. It was a pill I'd ordered off Amazon that generally had good reviews but it turned out I had the side effects of the people for whom it didn't work out. It is a kind of combination pill, and I'll just get regular iron from the pharmacy instead. So I ended up having to take Friday off from work and slept until Saturday, at which point I woke up feeling brand new. What a relief.

Today in the locker room, I was with Laurie, the anorexic. She was sitting on a bench naked, not facing me, and I'm not proud to say I started staring at her, fascinated by her bones jutting out of every part of her body. I looked too long, and her head turned as she started putting on tights, and I played it off successfully. I ran over to her and made conversation. She was not self-conscious about her body. I was wearing a Hello Kitty shirt, and so we had a nice conversation about Sanrio. Laurie is quite pretty, despite being alarmingly thin, and she always wears a plethora of bracelets on both her wrists. She wears perfect make-up and has a beautiful mane of long black hair. I think we are warming up to each other. Obese me and skinny Laurie. Clearly we both love to exercise!

Hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend!

nycfem

03-24-2019, 05:58 PM

Today, Sunday, I did 40 minutes on my favorite stairmaster (Levels 9 down to 1, 2 minutes each level, 2 sets, with 1s for cool down), then I did 30 minutes on the weight floor. Total= 1 hour and 10 min.

The second favorite stairmaster is currently out of order so that makes the one other (my favorite) a hot commodity. When I see it empty, I rush to it! I was very excited that I was able to do the Level 9s!

I ran into Laurie, the anorexic woman, again. We again talked about Sanrio. I again told her that a big Hello Kitty movie is going to be coming out. She said, "Yeah, you mentioned that yesterday." Teehee.

Hope everyone has a great week.

nycfem

03-29-2019, 07:26 PM

Today I did 40 minutes on the stairclimber (Levels 8 down to 1, 5 minutes at each level).

I really haven't slept well this week, so it was cool that I had enough energy to do this today!

In the locker room I ran into Miriam (plump, Jewish, like me), and we were chatting, and all of a sudden the anorexic woman walked by completely naked. I was so frustrated that Miriam (who I love) required eye contact for the conversation because I was dying to stare at Laurie (the anorexic woman). Yes, very embarrassing and shameful to admit, but just keeping it real here.

Oh, and a funny thing happened with Miriam. She was sitting around doing her hair, as some women do (not me!), and she kept seeing me pass by towards the exit and then come back to my locker. Finally she said, "Can I ask you a personal question?" "Yes," I said. Then she asked, "What the hell are you doing?" I said, "I keep forgetting something, like my water bottle or my ipad or my phone." She gave me a look like I was quite odd. Later it kind of cracked me up that I had to explain the concept of forgetfulness to an 80-year-old woman!

Anyway, folks, have a great weekend! :byebye:

nycfem

03-30-2019, 08:31 PM

Today I did 35 minutes on my favorite stairmaster. I also found that it has a working heart rate monitor. Why it took me several years to notice this is beyond me :sunglass:. I did the following stairmaster routine:

Level 9 down to 1 (2 minutes each level)
Level 9 down to 1 (1 minute each level)
Level 1 cool down

I stair climbed next to my stairmaster pal (Asian male, very talented and kind). It's nice to be high up in the air next to a fellow comrade.

Happy exercising, friends!

Greco

04-01-2019, 12:37 PM

Found a new trail 14mi long and stunning...so Sunday 7mi in...7mi out.
Beautiful long run on this trail...Spring is here but today it was quite cold...so
easy 4mi this morning in usual desert location.

keep on keeping' on friends, Greco

Gemme

04-01-2019, 07:55 PM

Well, it's the first day of a new month...the first Monday of a new month...the first time I've been in the gym in one week less than 5 months. No joke on this Fool's Day!

Elliptical: 281 cal, 1.76 mi, 30:00 min

Granted the elliptical was completely kissing my hiney and I doubt I burned more than 150 calories total but it was nice to get back into the groove of things again.

Gemme

04-03-2019, 10:48 AM

Last night, I went to the gym after work.

Elliptical again: 271 cal, 1.54 miles, 30 min.

This morning, back again. It's National Walking Day, so I walked on the treadmill even though I kind of hate it. I have to jack the incline up crazy high to minimize the compaction of my lower vertebrae. It didn't work very well and stiffens the heck out of my back but it's nice to do something different.

Treadmill: 177 cal, 1.11 mi, 30 min

Tomorrow, I might play with the weights. We'll see. I'm going to go to the gym almost every day this month to build up my gym habit again and to encourage myself to eat a little better as I typically do when I'm regularly active.

easygoingfemme

04-03-2019, 11:29 AM

A good brisk walk with the 100 lb dog pulling me at a fast pace. Will probably hop on the rowing machine later to top it off.

Gemme

04-04-2019, 02:16 PM

Day 4: elliptical warm up-167 cal, 1.03 mi, 18 min-followed by some light weight training. My old body isn't used to doing this every day so I'm a little tired. I'll adjust soon, though.

Gemme

04-05-2019, 08:38 PM

I got my workout in after work and it was a good one. I'm happy about that.

Elliptical: 288 cal, 2.03 mi, 30 min

nycfem

04-07-2019, 03:52 PM

Today was 30 minutes on the stairmaster. Pattern:

Levels 9 down to 1, 2 minutes each, 1 set.
Level 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each, 2 sets.
Level 1 cool down, 3 minutes.

I've been sick for like a week. BB was/is sick, and I caught her cold. I went to my ENT on Thursday and started taking Augmentin (antibiotic) and Prednisone (steroid) for a sinus infection.

I never know whether to go to the gym when I'm sick, but I went ahead today, and it went okay. I was definitely more tired and sputtering and such but it wasn't the worst. I really hate being sick.

I hung out with my 80 year old friend, Miriam. I have really come to adore her. I had a pang of fear of losing her one day since she is a lot older than me. However, she takes jazz classes every day and performs as a singer and dancer herself so... she doesn't seem to be leaving this earth anytime soon!

I'm really not looking forward to going to work and being sick this week, so I'll have to see whether the gym is part of that equation. Work may be tiring enough. I have 9 work days until spring break :praying:

Gemme

04-07-2019, 07:03 PM

April 6--this was a really good workout! I even extended it a wee bit. 330 cal, 2.14 mi, 35 min

April 7-it was okay today. I'm starting to get into the watching something while on the machine thing. I know it's counterproductive because I'm zoning out and not concentrating on what I'm doing so my body is not benefitting as much as it could but I don't mind for now. I'm just trying to get to the point where I look forward to some kind of intentional movement every day and will build better workouts after it feels natural and the habit is formed.

287 cal, 1.94 mi, 30 min.

Gemme

04-10-2019, 07:00 AM

April 8. I found myself starting to talk myself out of going to the gym but I nipped that in the bud. My whole purpose of doing this every day is to build up the habit of going; to make me want to go naturally, so I couldn't bail on the second week!

Having said that, there are days this month that I won't be able to go as the hours I have available don't match up with the hours the gym is open so I anticipated doing my 30 minutes of intentional movement at home by walking or working in the house and so on. I couldn't do that on the 8th as the weather was not cooperating and a walk would have been miserable and cut short so I sucked it up and went and it was okay. Getting inside the gym is the challenge. Once I'm there, I'm good and want to work out.

April 8-292 cal, 2.01 mi, 30 min

Yesterday, it also rained during my gym time. I got hooked into watching Passengers. I've already seen it but I like it and there was nothing else I was interested in watching so I found myself ending and then restarting my workout routine because the earbuds won't work if the machines aren't in use. Sneaky!

April 9-318 cal, 1.84 mi, 35 min for the initial workout then 133 cal, .77 mi, 15 min for the remaining workout so I could see the end because that's the best part of the movie.

I'm doing the bulk of my workouts on the ellipticals and these were no different.

nyc, I hate being sick! I think the rule of thumb is that if you have a fever and/or are not able to keep things down/in (either via the mouth or tush), stay home from the gym (and probably work). Sometimes I feel better after I go to the gym and I'm sick, like my body is thanking me for trying to do something helpful for it. Just take it easy. Doing your normal workout could put additional stress on your body and backfire.

I used to get sick all the time and I actually pinpointed that it was the gym so I became religious about wiping down each machine and weight, etc BEFORE I used it. Afterwards too, of course, but after people watching, I realized that few actually wipe the machines down the way I do so I took it into my own hands and once I started to do that, my illnesses dropped significantly. We both work with the public, so you're screwed there unless you constantly hand sanitize yourself and, of course, it's hard when you have someone home that is sick. You can't get away from it!

I've been lucky this winter...*knock on wood*...and I think it's because I've take a dose of Airborne every single day this whole winter. I did that because I got sick twice in September and October and they got me pretty good and that was twice as sick as I normally get so I decided to boost my immune system and nip this sickness stuff in the bud. I can't promise it will work for everyone and it costs roughly a buck a day to do so but it's worked for me and I'll continue to do it each winter that I can. I don't do flu shots so I have to find something to help and this has worked for me.

I hope you feel better soon!

nycfem

04-13-2019, 07:06 PM

Gemme

04-14-2019, 06:35 AM

Today I took a walk with a stranger who I met on Facebook named Beck. They ended up being super cool! We'd texted a bit a few years ago and then I'd ghosted them because they said they were allergic to cats and that freaked me out. So today I just randomly texted Beck if they wanted to go for a walk, and they said yes! And we ended up having a GREAT walk. We walked along the river for several hours (20K steps). The weather was so lovely and spring-like finally. And I'm pretty much over my nasty cold, thank goodness. Beck was easy to talk to, and I look forward to more walks together.

Excellent! Better health and a new walking buddy! No need to worry about folks allergic to cats. As long as they don't go home with you, it should be fine.

Catch up!

April 10. I spent somewhere between half an hour and an hour going through boxes and moving and hauling stuff around.

April 11. Elliptical, 270 cal, 1.58 mi, 30 min

April 12. 30 min walk.

April 13. 60 min walk.

Today is more going through my garage and boxes and reorganizing and decluttering. It'll likely last several hours most of the day so it will be a slower calorie burn but a longer one overall.

nycfem

04-14-2019, 06:23 PM

Today I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster (my favorite).

Pattern:
Levels 9 down to 1, 2 minutes each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each level.
Levels 1 extended cool down.

It was awesome! I'm still straggling along not being totally done with my cold but I'm so much better.

I ran into the anorexic in the locker room. Her nickname is Lala, prounounced "La la", and I took the plunge and yelled it out! I complimented her hair which she had just styled. She has long, black, beautiful hair. Then I complimented her stacks of bracelets. I showed her my minion backpack (like a 1st grader!) and she said, yeah, she's seen it- I mean... I wear it all the time! I showed her my hello kitty purse and she nodded along, but I think she's probably seen that too. I lavished affection and made an ass of myself.

Wishing all some good exercise this week :byebye:

nycfem

04-15-2019, 05:45 PM

Today I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster. Levels 9 down to 1, various patterns, ranging from 2 minutes each level to 15 seconds each level. I'm still getting over the cold so a bit asthmatic but not too bad.

I ran into La la but she was on her way out so she just called out "Hi Jennifer!" I'll take it! Although I would have preferred more of a conversation.

I watched a Youtube video while stair stepping about the West Borough Baptist Church debating a Satanist. That sounds interesting, but somehow it was boring as all get-out!

Greco

04-16-2019, 05:35 PM

So...90 minutes as follows:
15 minutes EASY
2 x 1 mile at TEMPO pace with 1 minute recovery between reps
Complete the remainder of the run at an EASY pace

Doing this time run...not in love with tempo runs but they're
necessary...tomorrow looking forward to my regular 1.5hr run...
using time now preparing for using only time as my pacer in the
Fall.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Kätzchen

04-19-2019, 09:13 PM

All day long at work, I walked more than ordinary, and I even got in a few extra trips up and down the stairs, which the stairs were hand poured and moulded with marble stones and they're awkward to climb or descend, but I'm getting better at going up and down the stairs. Plus, the stairs are actually making my legs more than shapely. My calves are getting to big from all this going up and down the stairs, so I might have to find a way to exercise other parts of my body (maybe).

I guess it is kind of a good sign that the stairs, even as hard on me as they are, are becoming the staple of exercise that helps me to break into a sweat, although I wish it didn't do that to me. LOL, I know it sounds like I'm complaining, but I am not. I guess I am more annoyed than anything, but super glad I am mastering the stairs.

nycfem

04-22-2019, 08:20 PM

I'm finally well after 3 weeks (literally!) of being sick with a bad cold, sinus infection (etc.).

Stats: 1 hr 25 minutes at the gym (50 minutes stairmaster; 35 minutes weight floor)

So I went back to the gym today (Monday). It is SO hard to go back when out of the habit! Of course, as soon as I arrived, I felt exhausted. But I just went ahead. Because I'm on spring break for this whole week, I can go at times when the gym is not crowded. I went to my favorite stair master (Yes!) and ran into Taylor on her way out. She was excited to see me. She smiled and was like, "Jen!" She came over to me, as I had not yet climbed up on the stair master. We did the traditional "how are you - good" exchange that takes about 20 seconds, and we were poised to say goodbye but then she made a face and added, "I'm having some boy problems." I became quite curious and really wanted the issue in less than 30 seconds but clearly she wanted to really get into it. Oy vey. She said that she'd get on the elliptical for a bit while I started on the stairmaster and we could talk. I have been into a routine on the stairmaster where I start at Level 9, so the idea of discussing anyone's problems of any kind while exerting myself at that intensity was like... "Are you f-ing kidding me?" But... I was trapped. So I was like, "Sure, sounds good." I just had to go with it! So we both started doing our thing, and she told me about her problems. She has been seeing this man (I already knew about) named Joseph and he might take a job in the Netherlands (He's some kind of high powered business man or something.). I remember she had been thinking about whether she'd go with him if he offered to marry her. However, she's also still involved with Ross, the billionaire, for whom she works full-time as his house manager. He's about 35 years older than her. She told me that she'd rather be with Ross because he's her "soulmate" (insert a tremendous eye roll here). However, Ross said that he cannot promise that he will marry her when he finishes his divorce. Ross seems to be making somewhat of a play for Taylor now hearing that she might run off with Joseph. Ross said, "You'd abandon me like that?" Taylor is now somehow convinced that the reason Ross can't promise he'd marry her is only because he's not done with the divorce yet. I asked Taylor what she was going to do. And she said, "Just go with where God leads me." Oy vey. She asked if I had any advice. At this point I was six minutes into my workout and could barely talk let alone pontificate like Dr. Phil so I somehow eeked out, "I need some time to think about it." Then she went on her merry way. Joseph is the one who ghosted her a few times, once because she left her toothbrush overnight with him and didn't ask first (insert another eye roll). Let's see what God has in store . . .

So I ended up doing 50 minutes on the stairmaster (Go, Jen!). The pattern I did was:

Levels 9 down to 1, two minutes each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, one minute each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 15 seconds each level.
Cool down: Level 1.

My heart rate was generally in the 160's (which is high) and the 150s while cooling down. Basically it was brutal, but not impossible. I watched Judge Judy when my conversation with Taylor was over.

Then I did 35 minutes on the weight floor.

I did have a small amount of asthma throughout this grueling workout but nothing too concerning.

I'm hoping to get a ton of good workouts and exercise in over my spring break. My health was very bad while sick. I was sloth-ing around and eating junk food. Basically just trying to make it through the work day.

My friend wrote to me and asked if I wanted to go out on Friday night with a group of friends, and I texted back: no, but if you want to go on a walk, just let me know.

A body in motion stays in motion.

Love to anyone who took the time to read this!

easygoingfemme

04-23-2019, 06:51 AM

I biked to work today and will bike home. I'd go on an extra ride after work to make it longer but I have a meeting at 6 that I need to drive to.

Greco

04-23-2019, 02:44 PM

Easter Sunday morning run 1hr 45mins EASY run...good to simply enjoy a quiet morning...

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Gemme

04-23-2019, 08:30 PM

Easter Sunday morning run 1hr 45mins EASY run...good to simply enjoy a quiet morning...

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

I've got mad respect for you, Greco.

I've never met a single run in my entire life that I've known as 'easy'.

Greco

04-24-2019, 01:53 PM

Love your sense of humor Gemme...

Greco

I've never met a single run in my entire life that I've known as 'easy'.

Greco

04-24-2019, 01:59 PM

So...will be using the outdoor 400 meter track with a group evenings.
Now, I don't care for group runs, yes like to run alone in early mornings...
but, I want to do speed workouts and more intense tempo runs so I suppose
working out with other folks will be productive...but in the evening...damn.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

nycfem

04-24-2019, 04:25 PM

Stats: Stairmaster (45 minutes), weight floor (35 minutes), total = 1 hr 20 minutes

Yesterday I didn't exercise because a femme friend (not on site) texted that she wanted to send me a Lyft (ride share) so that I could craft in bed with her all day while she recovers from surgery. That definitely took precedence and was probably good, to give myself a recovery day from the work-out two days ago that was the first major one since being sick before.

Today I did the same routine on the stairmaster, except 45 minutes instead of 50 (my favorite stairmaster! - available due to it being spring break and a nice day out and me being able to go during the day):

Levels 9 down to 1, two minutes each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, one minute each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 15 seconds each level.
Cool down: Level 1.

I really like this work-out. It's very intense.

Then I did 35 minutes on the weight floor. It is so luxurious having empty days to do this because of spring break! It is also so nice not being sick anymore. I am so grateful for every day that I wake up and feel good.

nycfem

04-25-2019, 03:48 PM

Today I did 45 minutes on the stairmaster (same pattern as yesterday). However, I did not do the weight floor- bummer. I was about to but then there was a smell as if something was burning in the gym or some kind of toxic fumes / gas-like smell, that the gym staff said they were "trying to figure out." Well, if y'all are not going to immediately evacuate, I sure am! So I went on my merry way. I'm sure I'll hear about what it was tomorrow.

I hung out a bit with La la today (the anorexic woman). She wears really chunky shoes that are very platform-y. They look all the more so on her due to her stick-like figure. I admire them. I really love a very cushioned shoe. I asked her what they are called, and she told me "Hoka bondi 6." Hoka shoes are running shoes I believe. She said she like the wide version because they are even more cushion-y. They are so big that I noticed she puts them on with using a shoe horn. I googled them, and the reviews of them are mixed (some pros and cons). I always wear two pairs of thick socks because I like a lot of cushion as a big girl. I would say that probably anorexics (her) and fat people (me) have some of the same foot issues- meaning we want a lot of cushion. I told her how I wear two pairs of socks, and she told me of a hack of putting maxi pads in her shoes. So what are y'alls preference in shoes and socks and that kind of thing?

Peace out, exercisers and readers!

Stats: Stairmaster (45 minutes)
Today I did the same routine on the stairmaster, except 45 minutes instead of 50 (my favorite stairmaster! - available due to it being spring break and a nice day out and me being able to go during the day):

Levels 9 down to 1, two minutes each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, one minute each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 15 seconds each level.
Cool down: Level 1.

Gemme

04-25-2019, 08:28 PM

Today I did 45 minutes on the stairmaster (same pattern as yesterday). However, I did not do the weight floor- bummer. I was about to but then there was a smell as if something was burning in the gym or some kind of toxic fumes / gas-like smell, that the gym staff said they were "trying to figure out." Well, if y'all are not going to immediately evacuate, I sure am! So I went on my merry way. I'm sure I'll hear about what it was tomorrow.

I hung out a bit with La la today (the anorexic woman). She wears really chunky shoes that are very platform-y. They look all the more so on her due to her stick-like figure. I admire them. I really love a very cushioned shoe. I asked her what they are called, and she told me "Hoka bondi 6." Hoka shoes are running shoes I believe. She said she like the wide version because they are even more cushion-y. They are so big that I noticed she puts them on with using a shoe horn. I googled them, and the reviews of them are mixed (some pros and cons). I always wear two pairs of thick socks because I like a lot of cushion as a big girl. I would say that probably anorexics (her) and fat people (me) have some of the same foot issues- meaning we want a lot of cushion. I told her how I wear two pairs of socks, and she told me of a hack of putting maxi pads in her shoes. So what are y'alls preference in shoes and socks and that kind of thing?

Peace out, exercisers and readers!

I wear one pair of socks, thin or thick depending on the season, and have never put maxi pads inside my shoes. I have, however, gotten new squishy insoles.

Greco

04-26-2019, 10:49 AM

Last month bought the Hoka Speedgoat 3...ran in them once.
Too much cushion, not enough stability in the heel. Have been
running in my usual New Balance...but must get another pair
to break-in by beginning of May...will go with New Balance again.
One pair of socks is enough. Being good to the feet is essential.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

I hung out a bit with La la today (the anorexic woman). She wears really chunky shoes that are very platform-y. They look all the more so on her due to her stick-like figure. I admire them. I really love a very cushioned shoe. I asked her what they are called, and she told me "Hoka bondi 6." Hoka shoes are running shoes I believe. She said she like the wide version because they are even more cushion-y. They are so big that I noticed she puts them on with using a shoe horn. I googled them, and the reviews of them are mixed (some pros and cons). I always wear two pairs of thick socks because I like a lot of cushion as a big girl. I would say that probably anorexics (her) and fat people (me) have some of the same foot issues- meaning we want a lot of cushion. I told her how I wear two pairs of socks, and she told me of a hack of putting maxi pads in her shoes. So what are y'alls preference in shoes and socks and that kind of thing?

Peace out, exercisers and readers!

nycfem

04-26-2019, 06:51 PM

I did this work-out and loved it!

Stats: Stairmaster (45 minutes), weight floor (35 minutes), total = 1 hr 20 minutes

Levels 9 down to 1, two minutes each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, one minute each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, 15 seconds each level.
Cool down: Level 1.

Today I ran into La La. I asked what she does for work. I notice she has ideal gym hours that I only get on spring break. She said that her family has an instrument stringing business. I think she may just not work and be rich, because she also told me that she lives in a brownstone. Now that's millions of dollars. She told me this in the context of:

Me: "How long do you do the treadmill?"

La La: "One hour."

Me: "I do the stairmaster."

La La: "Stairs are good. I do the stairs at home."

Me: "Do you live in a house or an apartment?"

La La: "I live in a brownstone. I do the stairs while brushing my teeth." (Interject a reminder that La La is anorexic)

Me: "Yeah, teeth brushing is boring. Why waste time?" (Thinks to myself: what an asinine response!)

I also ran into Taylor. She told me that she has been having migraines for a month, very bad, debilitating migraines. She was about to go to her neurologist for one of her botox injections (for the migraine). Her grandmother died around the same time she started getting the migraines, and her grandmother raised her.

Taylor (about starting jury duty): "That was when my grandmother died."

Me: "I know, that's so horrible that she died."

Taylor: "It's not horrible. Death is a part of life."

Me (in my head): (Darn it! Why do I get these sensitive subjects wrong!)

She started to cry while talking to me. I think she kind of minimizes her grandmother's death. She looked especially bony today, so much so that I didn't recognize her for a minute. She hugged me before leaving, and I felt her fragility. She had told me she had not been able to eat due to her migraines, which I definitely believe. It's been a very stressful time for her. What is it with me, the fat chick, friends with these anorexic girls? Well, whatever works. I like both Taylor and La La a lot.

Peace out, exercisers! :cigar2:

Vincent

04-26-2019, 09:25 PM

since chat,I dont come here that often,no more

my exercise,is really kickin it now

full 80 min power walk
and power weights session everyday,
alt back n chest,with small muscles,like shoulders,biceps and tri's
starting to notice im getting cut
great to see everyone is still going strong
sorry i been slack on commenting

also day 2 no tobacco or sugar

cheers exercisers

nycfem

04-27-2019, 08:21 PM

Stats: stairmaster 45 min, 15 min stretching and yoga = 1 hr total

Who, you ask, was at the gym on a Saturday night? Me and Judith, of course! Judith is my equally nerdy, socially awkward gal pal. We bumped into each other when I was all dressed and ready to leave. She was wearing yellow jeans and had ordered in sushi. I still have not reached the level of ordering in a meal to the gym- I mean, I've had a snack at their cafe, but ordering in takes it to quite the next level. She works for herself, though, so I guess, she can be at the gym day and night. We chatted a bit about nothing. She told me about going to high school in Canada long ago.

I also spent some time chatting with La La. I'm very curious how old she is. She has bony long fingers that made me think she is old, but her face is young looking, and her voice is very young sounding. I'd guess maybe 35 years old, but I just don't know. Maybe I'll get up the courage to ask sometime, or an opportunity will arise. I know how appropriate a question that is :hamactor:. Here's another question (one I'd never ask). Why is she so comfortable being naked around me when she is anorexic? I thought most anorexic people want to hide their bodies. Maybe she doesn't know... Maybe this is her in recovery. Maybe she's not anorexic and has a condition (I don't think so.). Maybe she's proud. I know for myself, as someone fat, it is on my mind when I am naked, and for me, I like to represent as in, "Hey, big girls bodies' belong at a gym just like the more stereotypical gym bod." So, yeah, I just wonder.

I saw Taylor on the weight floor while I was on the stairmaster. She was doing the thing where you shake the big ropes. We didn't end up running into each other to talk, but it was cool watching her do the ropes.

For my routine today, I started to do Level 9 (what I've been starting at on the stairmaster), but I immediately felt it in the upper back half of my legs. I think that is because yesterday I did some new leg exercises that didn't feel hard but probably tired out a muscle. So instead of doing the routine I've been doing, I did an equally hard routine but one that doesn't start so hard or prolong high levels:

Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each level, 2 sets.
Levels 9 down to 1, 1 minute each level, 2 sets.
Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds each level, 2 sets.
Then I did level 1 to cool down.

My heart rate was in the 150s.

Then after on the weight floor I did stretching and yoga poses only (well, light ab stuff too, which I always do). It was really empty and peaceful. When I'm on the stairmaster I watch Netflix or Youtube but when I'm on the weight floor all I hear is the music that the gym plays and I'm more in the mode of my thoughts and observing. It was nice.

Tomorrow is my last day of spring break. I've enjoyed hanging out with you all here during my break. All, perhaps, being a small number :vigil:. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to get to know me and read. It means a lot to me.

Peace out, exercisers!

Greco

04-27-2019, 09:13 PM

None. There is muscle growth/strength/healing during Rest day.
So, hung out on the site most of this day...Tomorrow early morning
run thank the Universe...music does help...feel relieved on another
level that is too personal to share...thinking, feeling...think Rest days
may be a bit dangerous...in a good way...smiling.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Greco

04-28-2019, 10:52 AM

After yesterday's Rest day and late night made it to
the group's two hr EASY run...yes, with a group. But none were
talkers so that was great. Beautiful trail run and by 10mins into
it my endorphins kicked in and it was slow but smooth sailing.

So, long run is done. Tomorrow another Rest day...yes, I want to
remain injury-free...and except for blisters who love me for some
reason it's going well and Rest day is a necessary strengthening/healing
tool much as I'd rather not, I will get through it.

Have a great week and keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Kätzchen

04-28-2019, 12:10 PM

Today will be a day of rest for me too.

Yesterday I kind of over-achieved, exercise wise.

But this coming week, my exercise routine (at work and at home) will go up, exponentially. *lol* (or not).

This week, I tackle the following curves that come with moving:

1) Organizing household parcels and rebox items into properly labeled boxes, so critical household items can be found in one glance at boxed contents.

2) I plan to walk for thirty minutes of my one-hour lunch hour, which before it was a shorter walk of 15 minutes.

3) If the mechanic garage calls me this week to schedule a major engine overhaul or to replace the motor, then I will be taking public transportation which means I will be walking more, which up's the exercise level I normally have time and means for.

I have also incorporated time set aside for periods of rest, which will be most welcome, because I don't always have the luxury, nowadays, to set aside time for rest, now that I am back at work.

Hopefully, my plan for exercise and rest periods this coming week works out perfectly. :rrose:

Greco

04-28-2019, 12:42 PM

YDmlW_VShTQ
What To Do on Rest Days for Running

This video has some good points.

Greco

candy_coated_bitch

04-28-2019, 03:11 PM

I walked around downtown and got really out of breath. Good news--exercise. Bad news--Im really out of shape.

easygoingfemme

04-28-2019, 08:00 PM

5k row this morning and then a full day of chasing little boys around and trying to keep them alive.

Hopefully tomorrow will be bike to work. It's going to be cold but I can deal with that.

easygoingfemme

04-29-2019, 05:57 PM

I did not bike to work today because I remembered that I needed my car during the day. But still I was up early and got in a 5k row. After work and errands I took my dog on a good three mile walk with lots of hills. I also ran several times today at work due to emergencies and trying to get fire trucks and emts to the right spots when they were confused.

nycfem

04-29-2019, 06:18 PM

Yesterday was 30 minutes on my favorite stairmaster. Pattern:

Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds, 2 sets
Levels 9 down to 1, 1 minute, 1 set
Levels 9 down to 1, 30 seconds, 2 sets

Today was 35 minutes on my 2nd favorite stairmaster (the only other stairmaster, which at least is not the five climb mills). The 2nd fave stair master is easier in intensity than my fave one, so I have to do a harder routine to keep my heart rate up. My pattern today was:

Levels 9 down to 1, 4 minutes each level.

I saw La La today but didn't talk to her. She was on her favorite treadmill across from me as always. She was literally painting her nails while on the treadmill. Whoa. She was so nonchalant while she did it, listening to her music. I was highly impressed. That La La really knows how to multi-task!

Then I did 25 minutes on the weight floor.

I ran into Taylor, and we chatted but she kind of threw me over for Hillary, who I find nice but somewhat boring. She said she hadn't seen Hillary for a long time so she wanted to catch up with her. I felt needlessly hurt / jealous because I wouldn't prioritize Taylor over anyone. She's my favorite.

Hillary told Taylor as she walked in that she could see Taylor had lost a lot of weight. Taylor said (and I believe) that she's losing weight due to taking Topamax for her migraines. Taylor told me that she felt self-conscious that Hillary could tell even with her coat on that Taylor had lost weight. It's interesting that all these guys at the gym are into Taylor, and she looks like a child she is so unnaturally tiny. It makes me think less of the men :mohawk:.

Yesterday I also talked to Taylor at the gym, and she told me that I had eyes that were grey and blue and that they were sexy. No wonder I don't want her talking to Hillary! And for the record my eyes are hazel, but when she asked me what color they were, I said I didn't know, waiting to see what she would come up with- which was something more exotic than what they actually are! She also told me that she went to see the Emily Dickinson movie "Wild Nights with Emily" (if I have the title right) and how it was wonderful and that Emily was a lesbian. I said, "I'll have to see it with BB." Taylor told me that the movie theater that it's playing at has the best popcorn of all the movie theaters in our neighborhood. She said that she always leaves movies half way through to get popcorn instead of at the beginning. Oh, Taylor.

Peace out, exercisers!

Gemme

04-29-2019, 07:38 PM

Well, my month long intention went in the pot mid-month but I got back to it today and it was good. I even tried!

Elliptical: 290 cal, 2.12 mi, 30 min

My hair was extra curly after my shower today. Fun!

cathexis

04-29-2019, 11:23 PM

Even though I am not a common poster on this thread, I hope to change that.

Went to the Lake Placid Sports Medicine Clinic today. The gym is very impressive. Whereas, the one my town is pales by comparison.

I want an order for PT there. It's only about seven miles away, but the area has poor mass transit.

Greco

04-30-2019, 12:54 PM

6mi subtle and not so subtle hills...tough one this morning
but enjoyed the not so usual rainfall in this high desert place.

The big dramatic sky proved that G-d is an artist painting that
sky in watercolor tones and washes...hot shower then a good
haircut, yes I like my barber (female) too. Enough.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Gemme

05-01-2019, 09:10 AM

Back again!

I like the elliptical and my physical therapist told me the treadmill was the worst thing I could do for my hips, back and sciatica so I only do that once in a blue moon.

That's in case anyone was wondering why that's what I primarily do. That and people tend to get into routines. Granted, it's not as healthy for us as switching things up, and our bodies get used to the same grind over and over again but I just like the darn thing. It loosens me up, which is very important when one wants to crack their neck and they are too tight to do so.

Elliptical: 293 cal, 2.20 mi, 30 min

Now, I get to move some stuff around, deep clean some nasty found furniture, move said furniture from the garage inside the craft room and also I get to play with power tools! I found a dresser which I will be cleaning up and repainting as well as an entertainment cabinet designed to look more like a regular piece of living room furniture....like a type of buffet...but the legs were jacked up, so I had a contractor friend of mine help me with sawing the legs off and adding support boards to the bottom so I can drill wheelies on the bottom to make it easier to get in and around the house. I picked the wheelies up Monday and will be installing them today. I'm so excited!

So, besides my cardio workout this morning, I'll have at least a couple hours of moving furniture around plus scrubbing the heck out of these two large pieces of furniture, which will continue the calorie burn. Yay!!!

<---is still high on the endorphins from her earlier workout

Kätzchen

05-01-2019, 08:44 PM

Gosh, talking about all the energy and endorphins one experiences after a good work out -- whether at the gym or at work or at home -- certainly has its merits. That's for sure.

I was super productive at work today. Tons of stairs. Long walks at lunch time. Then after being up since 0-dark-thirty, and having broke two of my natural nails (office machines, be damned!), I decided to book a late afternoon appt at a nearby nail salon and wouldn't ya know, I had to go up a bunch of stairs, to a beautiful nail spa, in a gorgeous turn-of-the-century Gothic type house. But my nails turned out so beautiful, that I feel like a brand new woman and I also feel like I am on a second-wind, kinda thing. I haven't even had dinner yet.

But I gotta give it up to the manicurist who worked miracles on my hands today. She is Korean, and she must be tri-lingual because not only was she fluent in her native language and English, but she could communicate perfectly with an Italian woman who couldn't speak a lick of English and the thing was, was that this other client loved the polish I chose for my manicure and my manicurist, Yen (that's her name), saved the day.

That's all I got tonight, except I do need to eat some supper.

Happy Exercising, to all the exercisers. :)

Greco

05-04-2019, 04:59 PM

1hr on spin bike...slow...easy...NOT during Spin class, G-d forbid.

Don't like the exercise bicycles...you know the kind with the seat w/back.

I enjoy the touring bike style...they work other leg, glute, ankle muscles
and achilles tendon that running doesn't use as much...so
on went my music and I imagined riding on a road...smiling.
Really paid attention to those other muscles, ouch!

Tomorrow 5mi walk with my straight talkie friend...it's been awhile...
will be good to see and hear her for a bit.

Long run? 10mi Monday early morning.

Keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

TL1

05-04-2019, 08:29 PM

yesterday...... I jogged. Then walked. Then jogged. Then walked. Then jogged some more. Didn’t keep up with how far but I was sweating to all hell by the end so I think it was good. Ha.

Today I did some resistance training and push ups.

Greco

05-06-2019, 07:16 PM

So, ALL long runs will be done on Sat or Sunday, no more Mondays.
It was a beautiful 1.15hr 10mi run but then had a full day of clients...So what
was wrong with that, you may ask? I was still on the trail and
gorgeous run mentally that's what.

Lesson learned. Still, it was a beautiful run.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

easygoingfemme

05-06-2019, 07:45 PM

I had a good very needed 20 mile bike ride after work. I got a new gadget for my bike to hold my phone - for two purposes. I'm on call for work so I need to be able to answer fast. But also, I can play my music. I put on some good acoustic Jerry Garcia for my ride and it was the best medicine.

Then I came home and mowed my lawn and tended gardens until it was too dark out to see.

Gemme

05-06-2019, 08:06 PM

I prepped and painted for 4 hours today.

candy_coated_bitch

05-06-2019, 11:58 PM

I had a nice spring walk around downtown.

easygoingfemme

05-07-2019, 06:32 AM

7k row, rather than my usual 5k. At 6am. With the windows in the house open, wind blowing, blasting Queen. Sorry, neighbors. But it's my birthday and I'm doing what I want. Mostly.

candy_coated_bitch

05-07-2019, 08:59 AM

7k row, rather than my usual 5k. At 6am. With the windows in the house open, wind blowing, blasting Queen. Sorry, neighbors. But it's my birthday and I'm doing what I want. Mostly.

Happy birthday!!!!

Greco

05-11-2019, 02:21 PM

Long easy 10mi early this morning
decided to run on gorgeous trail and
it never disappoints...though running
in the rain is not my cup of tea, it was
doable and beautiful...at times this place
takes my breath away...really.

So, music and paint for the rest of this day.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Gemme

05-11-2019, 06:56 PM

I walked. A lot. My vehicle at work is broken so we've been hoofing it waaay more than usual. I lifted stuff. Some of it heavy. I don't think I sat down for more than 20 minutes at a time outside of my half hour for lunch. My feet were super swollen by the end of the day. Boo!

candy_coated_bitch

05-11-2019, 09:59 PM

Lugging groceries up three flight gets of stairs. I need to do better.

Kätzchen

05-12-2019, 06:58 AM

Lugging groceries up three flight gets of stairs. I need to do better.

Lugging groceries up three flights of stairs is a pretty big chore, if you ask me. I can barely carry one bag, let alone three. I usually have to go one bag at a time, which carries over into going up and down the stairs multiple times.

That's an excellent work-out, in my mind.

Three cheers for you, CCB. (f)

easygoingfemme

05-12-2019, 04:17 PM

5k row today. I'm antsy and need something more. I'd usually walk my dog now but it's pouring out. Guess I'll keep cleaning house.

Greco

05-14-2019, 01:42 PM

Grueling 2mi hill work out...a groupie said to me
"You will get to love the hills, eventually." Really?!

I will love them when running up the slopes on the
bridges. When getting to the Central Park hills, that
are gradual but rough nonetheless. THEN, I'll love
these hills, but for now damn they're tough.

Think I'm whining...so...tomorrow Easy 6mi in early
am before office.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Greco

05-14-2019, 02:40 PM

After my last post I began to think about the time
when it took all I had to run for 3mins...when I thought
I couldn't possibly run 1mi...I was very heavy at that time.
..kept at it...alone at the park at 5:30am...I just ran and walked,
ran and walked...I am saying this to share how grateful I am
to be able to walk much less run and that it's not taken for granted
...I am grateful for my life...my health...my body. Thank you for reading.
back to right size, Greco

Grueling 2mi hill work out...a groupie said to me
"You will get to love the hills, eventually." Really?!

I will love them when running up the slopes on the
bridges. When getting to the Central Park hills, that
are gradual but rough nonetheless. THEN, I'll love
these hills, but for now damn they're tough.

Think I'm whining...so...tomorrow Easy 6mi in early
am before office.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Gemme

05-14-2019, 04:37 PM

I spent a lot of time stalking the aisles at the Depot of Home today as well as a few other stores.

My wallet got the best workout, however.

Greco

05-16-2019, 06:09 PM

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dig...dig...DIG this lady.

keep on keepin' on friends, on Rest day Greco

cinnamongrrl

05-16-2019, 07:41 PM

I am newly returned to exercise. It's been over a year since I was serious about it. It shows. I've gained SO much weight over the last year and a half. I'm very disappointed in myself.

SO

I started with doing Couch to 5k. (C25k) Week one stuff came up and I went a week between days. So I repeated week one (tomorrow is day three of my second attempt)

I'd LOVE to say its getting easier. It's not. Ok, maybe a little. I couldn't run 30 seconds when I first started so....but I'm still not ready for week two. But baby steps is fine with me. At least I'm sticking with it this time. :hangloose:

I've started losing weight slowly (8lbs in a couple weeks) and its encouraging me to do more.

This week:

I started doing yoga again in the mornings. It's amazing how happy my joints are again.....(f)
Yesterday I found a kick ass Kickboxing class. A bit....ambitious....for me yet. But I did what I could and I will be doing it more often.
Today, a easy kettle bell workout. I forgot how much I enjoy kettle bells!
Oh and I also took my new kayak out for about an hour. It was pure bliss.

Tomorrow I'll do my C25K in the morning and maybe yoga if I can squeeze it in before work.

Note to Greco: I envy you! I cant imagine running a mile at this point. Let alone 10. Good for you!

ETA: the workouts I did with kettle bells and kickboxing, I found on YouTube. You can find most anything there! My yoga is on there too (Adrienne is my go to yoga goddess <3)

Greco

05-16-2019, 08:04 PM

cinnamongrrl, you got this...support you all the way
with no pressure, or competition whatsoever.

keep on keepin' on friend, Greco

I am newly returned to exercise. It's been over a year since I was serious about it. It shows. I've gained SO much weight over the last year and a half. I'm very disappointed in myself.

SO

I started with doing Couch to 5k. (C25k) Week one stuff came up and I went a week between days. So I repeated week one (tomorrow is day three of my second attempt)

I'd LOVE to say its getting easier. It's not. Ok, maybe a little. I couldn't run 30 seconds when I first started so....but I'm still not ready for week two. But baby steps is fine with me. At least I'm sticking with it this time. :hangloose:

I've started losing weight slowly (8lbs in a couple weeks) and its encouraging me to do more.

This week:

I started doing yoga again in the mornings. It's amazing how happy my joints are again.....(f)
Yesterday I found a kick ass Kickboxing class. A bit....ambitious....for me yet. But I did what I could and I will be doing it more often.
Today, a easy kettle bell workout. I forgot how much I enjoy kettle bells!
Oh and I also took my new kayak out for about an hour. It was pure bliss.

Tomorrow I'll do my C25K in the morning and maybe yoga if I can squeeze it in before work.

Note to Greco: I envy you! I cant imagine running a mile at this point. Let alone 10. Good for you!

ETA: the workouts I did with kettle bells and kickboxing, I found on YouTube. You can find most anything there! My yoga is on there too (Adrienne is my go to yoga goddess <3)

Greco

05-16-2019, 08:10 PM

Feel excited and nervous...5.5months out of 2019 NYC Marathon
run. So, light candles that the temp is 54degrees and no rain or wind.

Yes, perhaps that is a wish only...taking a light poncho just in case
and yes, packing has already started...only want my sister to move
from Queens to Central Park West...Ha! not going to happen but there
is Uber...so, light candles, lots of candles...smiling.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

candy_coated_bitch

05-16-2019, 08:25 PM

Lugging groceries up three flights of stairs is a pretty big chore, if you ask me. I can barely carry one bag, let alone three. I usually have to go one bag at a time, which carries over into going up and down the stairs multiple times.

That's an excellent work-out, in my mind.

Three cheers for you, CCB. (f)

Thank you! I'm trying to do little things where I can, but I am having a very hard time starting a regular exercise routine.

I don't think couch to 5k is for me because I really don't want to run. I have arthritis and I'd rather do something lower impact. The gym is not an option because our car is dying. So it's between walking and YouTube videos.

cinnamongrrl

05-17-2019, 07:28 PM

well....

interestingly enough I accidentally started week 2 of the C25k.

It consists of 90 seconds running followed by 2 minutes walking. I actually found it easier and was ready to run before the 2 minutes were up. Very odd.

My breathing is the main reason for my lack of progression. I'm trying breathing exercises to expand my lung capacity ( I have always had bad lungs, having had childhood asthma and being prone to respiratory infections; I attribute it to living with smokers almost the entirety of my life) This seems to actually be helping.

I don't feel the endorphins till after I'm done. But they are fanfriggintastic. :)

candy_coated_bitch

05-17-2019, 08:31 PM

I did a little walking today.

nycfem

05-19-2019, 07:28 PM

Today is Sunday, May 19th, and I exercised for the first time this month. I have had a whole to-do with iron vitamins that made me sick. My dad suggested I test my hematocrit and it was a little low (nothing shocking), so on my own I decided to take extra iron. I already get 18 mg per day (the recommended dose for women) in my multivitamin but I'm vegetarian x decades so I always try to look out for anemia. Anyway, I started taking one 65 mg iron pill per day without food. It made me nauseous but I just persisted on. Then I guess it built up in my system and I started having horrible stomach problems that were hard to get rid of, very severe cramps. Such a nightmare. I went off all my vitamins (I also had been taking B12 and Vitamin D with no problems.). I did that because I think my stomach needs to heal from the iron. Oh, it's been quite a disaster.

Anyway, when I arrived at the gym I was really tired. I sat and read a NY Times article and ate an apple. I talked to La La. She was wearing a bikini and had been sunning herself on the roof. She asked where I'd been, and I told her my story. Somehow getting up and chatting with her energized me a bit, so I went and did my stairmaster, a less stringent routine.

Levels 9 down to 1, repeated for 15 minutes, 30 seconds each level.
Levels 9 down to 1, repeated for 3 minutes, 15 seconds each level.
Then I was exhausted and went rogue, keeping it on Levels 1-3 depending on how I felt. My heart rate was in the 160's, and I didn't want it to get higher so it worked out well. I did the stair master 35 minutes total.

Then I did 30 minutes on the weight floor. It was all men on the weight floor. It was a beautiful day. Everyone was presumably outside. It was also kind of late, dinner time.

I'm glad to be back at the gym and hope I don't have any more setbacks.

RockOn

05-20-2019, 06:38 PM

Hey Jennifer,

Just a suggestion ... before you take vitamins like iron or b anything, be sure and eat first .... makes my stomach hurt reading this because I have done that same thing you did.

Best Wishes! Here is a (f) for your tummy.
RockOn

nycfem

05-21-2019, 08:58 PM

No exercise today. Exercised 35 minutes on the stairmaster yesterday, Monday May 20, 2019:

Levels 8 down to 1 on my favorite stairmaster: 1 minute each level x 1 set, then several 30 second sets, then several 15 second sets, then going rogue between levels 1 and 3 (Can't quite remember, but something like that)

Today I seem to be starting to get sick, but hopefully won't. I work with babies so... the other staff have been sick, and I definitely have or am fighting off what they have. First world problems but frustrating to deal with another ailment. Hope it doesn't become full-blown :praying:.

Here is what I have had physically in the past few months:

cold (caught from spouse)

iron vitamin disaster

cold - maybe / current (caught from work)

UGH!

Yesterday at the gym feels so far away!

So yesterday at the gym, I ran into Judith. I told her my vitamin story which I thought she might get involved with but she totally was not into. It was nice to see her as always.

I spent time with La La as well. I think she checked in with me about my vitamin angst (nice), and then I asked her some questions about her vitamins. She said she takes Biotene (just spelling by sound) for hair and nail growth / health. She takes chromium. And she takes something for bones- I forget what. She said that generally she finds vitamins to be gimmicky which is what she told me yesterday. I also asked La La how fast she walks on the treadmill and she said 3 to 3.7.

I ran into Gayle, the old Ricky Lake producer who does a slow 2 hours every day on the elliptical while reading. As always, she was blowdrying her hair. She's growing on me very slowly. And I think she feels the same about me.

I ran into Hillary, the one who Taylor left me for to go talk with another time. Hillary is a young lawyer and has chronic lyme disease which seems to be well treated.

It was nice to see so many regulars. OMG, I'm so tired right now but I wanted to catch up on this thread anyway :vigil:

charley

05-21-2019, 11:05 PM

...
iron vitamin disaster
...

Several years ago, getting older and living alone, I considered it wise to consult an expert - a naturopath, on the use of vitamins... Not only did she recommend certain vitamins, but also chose which brands, as well as tell me when to take them. :)

Not being an expert on biology nor believing in self-diagnosis, I am grateful for the wise advice she gave, which has been quite beneficial.

I did throw out a multi-vitamin drugstore variety that didn't cost me much that I had tried earlier. And, now, I use a better quality multi-vitamin, NewChapter (every woman's, 40+), and 3 others as needed: a probiotic, Omega-3 from NutraSea, Vitamin E from Natural Factors (this to prevent the onset of Dupuytren's contracture (because of Viking genes), + CanPrev Magnesium (gentle) - to prevent Charley horses (something that I suffered from even as a child).

All the food we eat no longer contains all the vitamins and minerals that were initially in them years ago, all because of the agri-business over-farming of land and crops. I am also careful in choosing organic over cheaper food types, whenever I can.

I have a Sodastream, and drink more of that than pop.

Gemme

05-22-2019, 07:51 AM

...

Today I seem to be starting to get sick, but hopefully won't. I work with babies so... the other staff have been sick, and I definitely have or am fighting off what they have. First world problems but frustrating to deal with another ailment. Hope it doesn't become full-blown :praying:.

Here is what I have had physically in the past few months:

cold (caught from spouse)

iron vitamin disaster

cold - maybe / current (caught from work)

UGH!

Airborne. Or Emergen-C. I can't stress these enough. Airborne has worked wonders for me throughout the winter and Emergen-C can be taken warm or cold in water. I don't like their chewables as much as I do Airborne's. It's an immune system bump and has never caused any issues with side effects for me. I take the chewables immediately before eating breakfast to get the day started on the right foot.

I hope it doesn't develop into anything!

cinnamongrrl

05-22-2019, 04:30 PM

So I did what I could of C25k week 2 day 2. It's supposed to be 90 sec running 2 minutes running.

Seems like my breathing is greatly improved. I'm not as winded during recovery like I was before. But now my bad hip ( I feel like I'm 90 saying that!) is giving me angst. It's an oldish injury from my car accident in 2014. It doesn't bother me when I'm walking but when I run.....good lord.

So from now on I think I'll try taking an ibuprofen or three before I "wog" (as I call it; walking/jog lol)

I need to get more regular with my yoga since that tends to help that hip open more.

My weight is consistently going down and I'm glad for that, but I feel like I need to step up my workouts and stop being wishy washy. The only thing I do consistently is the C25K. But even that I can't do in its entirety. YET.

On a positive note, my calves and my thighs feel stronger. I'm just hoping as the weight comes off it starts to get easier. I just don't enjoy the running. YET

cinnamongrrl

05-22-2019, 04:37 PM

Oh and I meant to chime in on the iron convo!

I have a heck of a time with my iron being low. I used to linger for days in bed, weak as a kitten. Iron pills are NOT my friend and leave me feeling sick. I only could tolerate the lowish dose in prenatal vitamins when I was carrying my daughters.

So I have two suggestions:

1) told to me by an older nurse; their word is gospel to me. Take your iron pills not only on a full stomach but also with orange juice. Something about the juice helps with absorbing the iron and lessens the icky feeling they give your tummy. (very professional medical terminology here!)

2) while I was down south I began using cast iron pans for cooking almost exclusively. I was told by my doctor and a nurse that it would help my iron. I figured it was trace amounts but it PROFOUNDLY helped my iron and I no longer have need of supplements.

just a couple things to consider! I hope one or the other helps you dearest friend <3 :bunchflowers:

Greco

05-22-2019, 07:51 PM

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How To Start Running When You're Overweight

"Here's how to start running when you're overweight. Losing weight can feel extremely daunting as a task, and as such keeps even the most strong-willed people from getting started. While it may feel too intimidating to walk into a gym without a plan or self-confidence, it's never too early to simply start moving. Coach Holly breaks down her best tips for getting started safely and making it stick. Consider this the start of an awesome journey!"

"Keep it easy guys and take lots of walk breaks.
Lose the walking is cheating mindset will allow
your body time to slowly adapt and progress from there!..."

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Greco

05-22-2019, 08:00 PM

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Beginner Runners' Guide to Stretching and Mobility

Hatha yoga is excellent stretching as well...and is
my stretching method...remembering to breathe
deeply and slowly...

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Gemme

05-23-2019, 08:47 AM

Those videos are great, Greco! Thanks for posting them.

cinnamongrrl

05-23-2019, 11:37 AM

I love yoga....when I take the time to do it....

Those videos were awesome. I’m not sure what type of yoga my yogi does. I just know it feels good during and even better after.

As for me, today I did a an awesome kettle bell workout. And I’m currently watching another since beginner is a little too easy for me. I think I need a 20lb weight soon though. I find my muscles respond well to exercise (probably because I’m short limbed; muscles just develop quicker it seems)

I appreciate all of y’all keeping me motivated and accountable!

Kätzchen

05-23-2019, 09:49 PM

Here's a snapshot of the type of exercise I've been getting, over the past six weeks:

1) Preparation for my move, which happens next weekend. I have carefully packed up all the contents of my house, which the count of boxes (small to very large) stands at 55. I bought three huge new boxes at Lowes tonight, to pack up my wardrobe which doesn't hang on hangers. And I have 5 other small boxes yet to seal up with packing tape (shower, bathroom, kitchen stuff, cleaning stuff, etc), which will bring the total count of boxes to 63.

2) I've deep cleaned appliances that stay in the apartment, and I've deep cleaned appliances that are mine that I am taking with me to the new studio apartment. That took a whole weekend, just a couple weeks ago, or so.

3) Last weekend, I did up all my laundry and freshened up laundry, in case I am burned out after the move and can't bring myself to do laundry again.
Also, last weekend, I washed all the walls and cleaned all the windows. This weekend, I am painting the walls and trim, throughout the apartment. I just bought the best paint in town and all the stuff I need to do it with (brushes, rollers, paint pans, paint cloths, painter's tape, etc). I'm even leaving the expensive LED lightbulbs in the apartment, as a kind gift to the new renter who probably can't afford to buy them, and it will reduce their electricity bill. I hope they silently thank me for the rest of their lives (lol).

This is it, the moment I've waited for since last year and all the years before, when I couldn't move, but now I can. So happy I can do it. I earned it and I deserve it.

The new studio is situated in a very quiet, median range income type neighborhood. We have a huge indoor pool and spa. It's got an expansive layout with plenty of room to begin a new life. And to learn how to find my balance on my bicycle and hopefully regain some mobility skills which have been so hard to accomplish. Between practicing mobility exercise in the pool and to train to learn how to ride a bicycle again, I might be a few steps closer to who I used to be, before the day I nearly lost my life in a car crash, on the job.

I'm getting there: One step at a time. One day at a time. And sometimes, one moment at a time.

Cheers to all of you, in the exercise group. :bunchflowers:

K.

:hk20:

cinnamongrrl

05-26-2019, 09:57 AM

I had a great workout day on Saturday.

Went for my early morning wog (still on week 2 of C25K, and probably going to stay there for quite a while)

Then got home to an empty house (!!) and did a step aerobics routine I found on YouTube.

Followed by some Yoga with Adrienne because the step made me realize how stiff my hip flexors were.

Then I ruined all of that by having a (drive in) movie night. Today I have a sugar hang over. But back on track today :koolaid:

nycfem

05-26-2019, 07:50 PM

I had two great exercises yesterday and today (Saturday and Sunday).

First of all I ended up being able to fend off myself from fully getting that cold that was going around the daycare where I work. What a relief!

Yesterday I went to the gym and did my favorite stairmaster for 40 minutes. My pattern (I think) was:

Levels 8 down to 1 (1 minute each level, 1 set)
Levels 8 down to 1 (2 minutes each level, 1 set)
Level 1 for the rest of the time (not balancing hands on sides, in order to keep my heart rate up when needed)

I did that during the day yesterday, and then yesterday evening I walked for like an hour in the park (10K).

Today I went on a walk with an old college friend, Alice, and her five-year-old son, so it was very stop and start but altogether 15K.

Judith from the gym actually joined in for part of it but then left us to head back to the gym.

It feels so good to feel healthy and the sunny weather and be able to move and be active with friends.

nycfem

05-27-2019, 06:24 PM

Today I did 35 minutes on my favorite stairmaster. My second favorite one is out of order so I really got lucky that someone was getting off just as I wanted to get on. My pattern was:

Levels 8 down to 1: 2 sets at 2 minutes each level, followed by 2 sets at 30 seconds each level. Then I just did level 1 for the rest of the time. It was great!

I had a funny interaction with Judith today. OMG, it was so funny. I was sitting on a locker room bench while she arrived and was getting herself situated. She had brought in take-in Asian food which she had not yet unpacked. She also brings in a plate, cup, and silverware from home to use for her dinner (real table setting type deal). I've met my match in quirkiness! So she said to me, "Do you want some soy sauce? I have like TONS of soy sauce, and it's the best in all of Japan: Kikkoman." Judith is from Hong Kong so I was all excited, thinking, "Wow, she is going to set me up with all these jars of free soy sauce that is the best of the best." I said, "Yes, I'd love that. I make tofu and vegetable stir-fries." So then she goes in her bag and takes out a handful of soy sauce packets that she had accumulated from ordering sushi and not using all the packets. I was so disappointed! It's funny when you think one thing but it ends up being another :vigil:

I had a great talk with Taylor. When we first ran into each other, I was cool with her. I was still a bit jealous of how she left me for Hillary last time I saw her. She asked how I was this time, and I said fine, and she caught how I was being and so when I asked how she was, she said good. But then the Taylor Bug took hold of me, and I could not resist talking to her in a real way. The fact is, I love Taylor! She feels like a very special friend to me. Sometimes we push people away a bit when we like them because we are scared of them not caring as much about us.

Taylor is having quite the soap opera with her love life. It was juicy AF! Ross, the billionaire who she works for, is divorcing his current wife with whom he has two older children, one of whom committed suicide (!). He is then telling Young Taylor that he wants her to marry him and have his kids. She was playing this all off as so romantic and soulful but c'mon- Ross is a total asshole and Taylor is completely green... as well as an asshole herself! Ross and Taylor are having unprotected sex, and Taylor is hoping to get pregnant.

Taylor still looks extra skinny, and she said it's because of her Topemax which she takes for migraines. Taylor is 5'1.5" and weighs 85 pounds. I am 2.5 Taylors! Literally! We discussed it. I also saw La La (the other anorexic) but unlike what Taylor did to me with Hillary, I totally kept all my attention on Taylor every time La La passed us. The fact is I just adore Taylor. Taylor actually did expound a bit on Hillary, which made me feel better. I think she mentioned it just as part of our conversation because, of course, I never told her how it hurt me last time when she left me to go bond with Hillary. She told me today that she and Hillary are close friends. She said that it was Hillary's birthday this week and that she got Hillary olive oil and champagne and took her to lunch. Taylor didn't have lunch but she spent special time with Hillary. That actually made me feel better because I felt like Taylor didn't ignore me just for some random semi-friend at the gym.

Taylor told me that she has a piece of gum for lunch, varying only the flavor. She said that Ross, the billionaire for whom she works as the house manager, has a chef who offers her a selection of gum flavors at lunch time. Oh boy.

I also hung out with Miriam, my 80 year old chubby Jewish friend. I also love Miriam beyond all measure. She is taking lots of jazz dance classes. She said the reason that she's aged so well is never having had kids.

I even fit in a little time hanging out with Gayle, who I am deepening my relationship with slowly. We bonded about not being morning people.

It was such a great Memorial Day weekend of exercise. I hope I can carry the good vibes into the work week.

If you've read this far :praying:.

Greco

05-28-2019, 10:51 AM

The snakes are out.

Let me start from the beginning...Plan: Tempo Run on my new
favorite isolated 14mi trail...Actually Accomplished: 1.5mi in...
then SNAKE...long, long snake stretched out sunning itself across
the road. Was it a Bull snake?...a Rattler?...Didn't get close enough
to tell...wasn't going to jump over to check, NO.

So, headed back 1.5mi out with a PB (Personal Best) time...laughing.
Friend of mine later told me that many wild things were in their
caves, holes...and it's Spring so out them come...bears, snakes
etc...and they're HUNGRY. Ha!

Thing is I know about the Wild Things here...it is the High Desert
after all...but have been running and walking through the cold season.

Ok, so now what? Another trail...not quite so isolated...will miss running
this one OR...will run on it later say middle of June when the
Wild Things are FULL. Damn...today Rest day.

Tomorrow, weights...and 6mi run.

By the way, I don't listen to music, or audio books when out in Nature
...Love the sound of my footsteps, the birds, wind, and
things slithering in the sand...Ha!...and the smell of
Piñon, and Juniper in the air...did I mention the
wide sky...and nourishing Sun! Ok enough.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Greco

05-29-2019, 07:28 AM

Early am 6mi run in my usual desert road...quiet...
a bit cloudy...thinking about Nature and how I will miss
this wide open sky...almost no humidity...and the Space
...the natural Beauty of this place. Anyway, tonight...weights.

I want to share that being Vegan has made all the difference
on many levels. It's not for everyone, but it certainly is
for me. I am grateful for the discovery and for this day.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

cinnamongrrl

05-29-2019, 07:47 PM

I convinced my sister to join me on a "short, easy walk". Well, it turned into a 2.5 mile hike! We both love the woods; she is less willing to go hiking by herself. We also went looking for a geocache. (it's apparently missing, sadly)

My sister and I BOTH need to get healthier and it made me very happy when we finished and she said "next time lets do the other path". It was like pulling teeth just to get her to go in the first place!

I'm hoping she'll join me in my journey of finding gooder health <3

Greco

05-30-2019, 06:01 PM

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Run For Your Life (Full Documentary) New York Marathon

Fred Lebow and the beginning of the NYC Marathon...
RIP Fred.

2019 NYC Marathon right around the corner
(said in a Brooklyn accent)...my car's in the shop...so
much for Rest day...will have her back tomorrow then
headed out for an 1hr run...on a paved road...have to
start getting used to running on asphalt...looking forward
to it.

easy doesin' it, Greco

cinnamongrrl

05-31-2019, 01:09 PM

Anyone have any opinions about the Pound workout? The gym I'm joining has it and I'm curious about it......

Gemme

05-31-2019, 08:55 PM

Anyone have any opinions about the Pound workout? The gym I'm joining has it and I'm curious about it......

It looks like fun, as long as no one gets poked in the eye with one of the drumsticks.

cinnamongrrl

06-01-2019, 10:25 AM

I got back to my C25K after...I think a week absence. I took a spill down the outside stairs and was sore for days. It felt very good to be back at it.

Today I have to ready my garden for my veggie seedlings that I started. That should count as a workout too!

Greco

06-02-2019, 12:59 PM

1hr EASY run this am on paved road...a bit cool, but warmed up
fast enough...Well, time for a second pair of running shoes...again, the
Hokos I truly dislike...am returning those and getting another pair of NB.

Thinking about the 45,000 - 50,000 people who will be running the
marathon in Nov 2019 and gearing myself up for all the stimulation
...I'm excited and biting at the bit to get going...nervous not so much
it's excitement I've decided.....Anyway, it will be great seeing my City
with all it's people from around the world in it's neighborhoods...damn
I Love NY...as an introvert will take a vacation after the marathon...a
silent retreat sounds good after the run in my hometown...smiling.

So, tomorrow weight day...late...after seeing the last of my
clients...will be good. I'm rambling now so have a good week
exercisers as nycfem says...smiling.

keep on keepin' on as I say, Greco

Greco

06-02-2019, 06:30 PM

NB= New Balance...Thank you nycfem.

Greco

nycfem

06-02-2019, 06:39 PM

Today, Sunday, I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster. My pattern was:

Levels 8 down to 1, 2 min per level x 1 set, then 1 min per level x 1 set, then 30 seconds per level x 1 set, then 15 seconds per level x 1 set, then cool down on level 1.

This pattern is so perfect that it gave me great pleasure :praying:.

I see on this thread that it looks like I haven't exercised since last Monday. Oh, that's not ideal. I do recall becoming progressively tired during the week due to going to bed too late. Somehow I need to interrupt this pattern, but I have not figured out how to yet. I know one thing that gets in the way is eating dinner too late. Like today. I just finished dinner at 8 p.m. Too late!

I ran into Judith in the gym cafe. She had ordered Chinese food. We chatted. Then I ran into her again in the locker room. She was topless reading the New York Times. We chatted again. I love how predictable life is sometimes.

I saw Taylor on an elliptical. She loves the elliptical. I didn't say anything to her because I was already at the gym late.

As I left Judith said, "Leaving so soon?" That's a line Judith says a lot at the gym, because she closes the gym like it's a bar. :wine:

I hope I have better luck this week. Actually I just looked at my calendar last week, and I had to take my cat to the vet on Tuesday, and I had a meeting on Thursday night, so I also had some stuff going on. I still hope I have better luck this week.

Nice to be back, exercisers!

Gemme

06-05-2019, 05:51 AM

Happy National Running Day, exercisers!

Sparkle

06-05-2019, 11:49 AM

Today was *almost* the day I had an epic, calamitous treadmill fail.

The television screen mounted on the wall in front of my treadmill was on an endless infomercial loop - after the 5th cycle of the same terrible advert - I decided to grab the remote, one treadmill over, to change the channel. Simple enough. But as I grabbed the remote my right foot got stuck on the still part of the treadmill leaving my left foot to run solo — which generally speaking doesn't work so well. Laws of gravity and all that. Luckily for me, my body intervened (independent of my brain) prioritizing being upright and whole-boned, over visually bored.

The remote dropped to the treadmill and flew off the back end.
The infomercial looped for the duration of my workout.
And I live to walk/run another day.

Another reminder that there are a few activities one should do sans multi-tasking :|
..simultaneous use of electric tooth brush and hair drier is another. that one never ends well either...

Greco

06-05-2019, 08:09 PM

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2018 NYC Marathon from the Back of the Pack

This guy is amazing...he's running 11'50 - 12'00min mi
and he does it!

For National Running Day, thanks Gemme.

keep on keepin' on, Greco

candy_coated_bitch

06-06-2019, 02:15 PM

I walked a lot added up running errands today on foot and I carried groceries up three flights of stairs as well. My diabetes nurse educator said to aim for starting with five minutes of exercise a day. I have been having SUCH a hard time with regular exercise but five minutes I think I can institute. I more than hit my goal today.

Happy exercising my inspirations!

cinnamongrrl

06-06-2019, 05:06 PM

Meh.

I’ve been off my game due to

1) starting a new job
2) being knocked asunder by an epic stomach bug.

My C25K app is being SO adorable with its reminders :vigil:

I have been working and cleaning and walking dogs and doing stairs and what not. And because I can’t eat I’ve lost over 5 pounds in a week. Not the way I wanted to do it exactly. I feel weak as a kitten and I’m probably dehydrated so when the app pipes off I find myself saying choice words to it.

If I’m not better by Sunday I’m seeing s doctor. That’ll make it an even week.

I sure miss my kettle bells and Odessa (my new pittie) misses the running in the woods. I’m disappointed for sure. It seems like it’s one thing or another.

Gemme

06-08-2019, 05:18 AM

My work still hasn't repaired either of our broken golf carts so I'm still getting tons of walking in as my property is roughly 2 acres and I'm constantly going in and out all day. I don't have pedometer but maybe I should get one and see just how much walking I'm getting.

Side note: I saw that the 10,000 steps a day thing didn't come from health folks at all but from advertisers trying to sell their pedometers. We can reap the same health benefits from half that distance.

Greco

06-09-2019, 08:41 AM

Spin bike without the Spin class 1hr...3mi interval run on paved road

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

RockOn

06-09-2019, 09:11 AM

Just finished digging a 2 ft deep hole. Had to come in and eat a sandwich with soy milk.

I have to sit on the ground and dig because I will not do anything to compromise my back. It takes sooooo long to dig just one hole but that is okay.

Going back outside now. I already put some pebbles in the hole before I came in to eat. Now I will drop the 10 ft long 4x4 in the hole, pour in the concrete and water, level it ... then I can check one more fence post off my list. YAY!! :)

Kätzchen

06-09-2019, 09:17 AM

Went for a long walk around the property today, and discovered that there are other fields nearby, so I had an extended walk that lasted about an hour (this morning).

Yesterday, I found a great place to wash and dry my laundry. It went into business back in 1961 and it's just a cute and clean as can be. The person who takes care of the washeteria is a local lesbian of Butch persuasion; she's in her 70s. As it turned out, several other lesbian's were there doing their laundry too and so I made a few new friends yesterday. It's located near a local city park, so I went on walks in-between loads of laundry washing and drying.... Nice way to incorporate walking activities into my daily life.

~K. :bunchflowers:

candy_coated_bitch

06-09-2019, 09:20 AM

Friday night I walked a lot to and from destinations while I was out downtown. Yesterday no real exercise, but I plan on doing a workout video today. I'm writing it here to hold myself accountable.

nycfem

06-09-2019, 07:22 PM

I have not exercised since last Sunday (so frustrating), but I did exercise today (Sunday). Why Sunday? Because I had a chance to catch up on sleep a bit.

I went to the gym and someone was on my favorite stairmaster, and the second favorite is out of order. So I had to use the Stairclimber. I actually did much better than usual on it. Sometimes I feel like I'm on a mechanical bull, but maybe I've just gotten the hang of it. I still find it uncomfortable but I was able to manage it much better.

My pattern was:
5 minutes x Level 7, and then 5 minutes x Level 6, and on down to 1. I continued with "1" after the last five minutes because my heart rate was still up, so I could stay at Level 1. In total: 45 minutes. It was a good work-out.

I have only three more weeks of school. I get out on the last Friday of June. My sleep was particularly atrocious this past week. And tonight I finished eating dinner at 9:15 p.m. (way too late!). I am most definitely still a work in progress!

nycfem

06-10-2019, 10:12 PM

Today, Monday (well, I'm a few minutes past Monday as I write this- but you get the idea), I did 35 minutes on my favorite stairmaster with the beautiful pattern:

Levels 8 down to 1, 2 min each level x 1 set, 1 min each level x 1 set, 30 seconds each level x 1 set, 15 seconds each level x 1 set, Level 1 cooldown

I saw La La yesterday and today but we just exchanged a hello. Both days I saw her walking on the treadmill. I do the stairmaster across from her. I had a nice talk with Hillary. She's growing on me. She has been going to her same trainer 3 x wk for 7 years, and that's only a small part of what she does. She always looks so tired and determined. I admire her for not disappearing when she is tired like I do. She is so determined no matter how hard life is and it quietly inspires me.

candy_coated_bitch

06-11-2019, 06:36 PM

Today I went thrifting with a friend and we walked so much my feet are sore. I'm sure that counts as more than my five minute share of exercise today.

I was bad and did not do the exercise video the day I said I would. I'm seem to be getting most of my exercise on walks doing errands since we lost the car.

cinnamongrrl

06-12-2019, 08:33 AM

I finally got back on board with the C25K. Felt good to be back at it. Except for the pain in my hip. I just need to devote myself and my time to daily yoga and I know it’ll improve. (That and remembering to take my fish oil every day)

I got on the scale full of fright that I back slid with my weight during my lapse. I didn’t. I actually lost another pound. Probably mostly the illness, but I’ll take it.

So now planning to go do some kettle bells and maybe yoga before I go see my eldest for some geocaching. It’s a beautiful day to be out and about.

cinnamongrrl

06-15-2019, 04:33 PM

Today I took three of the five dogs for a 3.5 mile hike.

There were some ups, some downs. Part of it I had to carry my 14 year old poodle. He's old as Methuselah now. (I had to look up how to spell Methuselah) He also weighs 14 pounds so it was good practice for backpacking.

WHICH was the reason I chose my hiking spot. I want very much to backpack the Massachusetts Midstate trail the end of August. It is 92 miles long and shouldn't take more than a couple weeks to do. I'm devoting my time at the gym to training for this hike. I'm sure I'll be good friends with the stairmaster before long.

Oh I digressed. The place I went today is the starting (or ending) point for the Midstate Trail. Such a gorgeous 5,000 acre park. And one of the only cedar swamps in this region is within it. Not to mention a bajillion geocaches...win win win!

Gemme

06-15-2019, 10:46 PM

I lugged furniture around and have dug back into reorganizing. It's a start!

candy_coated_bitch

06-16-2019, 12:35 AM

Tonight I walked around a bit doing errands. Last night I had the dungeon special. I had an intense impact scene, and other scenes that took place throughout the night. I am literally hurting from head to toe. That's what I get for trying to keep up with a 22 year old who recently started testosterone! God, I am feeling my age right now.

nycfem

06-16-2019, 07:37 PM

I have not exercised since Monday, but I did exercise today- Sunday. I was not sleeping well all week (going to bed too late and needing to wake up early for work). I caught up on sleep Friday night and Saturday night, so I felt back to my best self on Sunday (well-rested... finally!).

I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster, pattern:

Levels 8 down to 1, 2 min per level, x 1 set
Levels 8 down to 1, 1 min per level, x 1 set
Levels 8 down to 1, 30 sec per level, x 1 set
Levels 8 down to 1, 15 sec per level, x 1 set

Then Level 1 for cooldown.

This pattern makes me so happy in its precision. :vigil:

Then I did 35 minutes on the weight floor: leg and arm weights, stretching, ab exercises on the floor, all that good stuff.

Then I walked for 15 minutes outside (going from the gym to a street fair).

I saw La La but we didn't talk - or we barely talked. At the beginning she was late for yoga. Yoga? I didn't know she took yoga. When she said she was late, I turned to a cliche and said, "At least you got here." Then she said to me (if I heard her right), "At least you got here." I wasn't sure what to make of it but sometimes it's best not to overthink slightly confusing interactions :mohawk:. We were on the elevator. Then as we left she said, "Hello Kitty" because I was carrying a Hello Kitty purse. Then after we worked out and ended up back in the locker room at the same time, I was finishing up a really good episode of Judge Judy so I kept my head phones on. I stared at her when she was facing her locker in her bra and panties, and she flipped her head around and caught me staring. Awkward. :blink:

In any case, I really enjoyed my workout and felt grateful to feel so good (not tired, not sick). I am grateful for a day like today, to feel at peace in my body- able to enjoy moving and feeling strong and relaxed.

Gemme

06-17-2019, 05:49 AM

I anticipate a lot of walking and sweeping and general manual labor today.

Whoopee.

Greco

06-20-2019, 10:48 AM

Hot...Hot...Hot morning run...3mi hillwork this am
paved road...tomorrow back at the gym spin bike 1hr
and daily stretching/yoga 2hrs delicious and relieving

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Greco

06-22-2019, 07:58 PM

Tempo run 3mi this am...Easy run after 5mi...feeling excited about
Nov 2019...my friends the blisters are back, luckily only two
today...tomorrow 4mi walk with my talking friend on paved road.
..in other words a Rest day on a lovely road with a lovely friend.
..a gentle conversation with my blister buds as well...smiling.

Already imagining what race I'll run next...But keeping myself
in the Present and on Purpose.

keep on keepin' on my friends, Greco

easygoingfemme

06-23-2019, 07:04 AM

Yesterday was mostly physical labor exercise. Mowed, weed whacked, hosed down my house and scrubbed the siding. By noon I had walked six miles just doing that stuff.

Today- 5k morning row and later a bike ride. But it will be a bike ride with a child learning to ride so it won't be a workout really unless she nails it.

nycfem

06-23-2019, 08:03 PM

I have not exercised since Sunday of last week. Today (Sunday) I did at least one hour of walking (11,000 steps) and 36 minutes on the stair master (pattern: Levels 8 down to 1, 30 seconds each level, continued sets of same, then Level 1 cool down).

I saw Judith at the gym. She was having tomato soup in the locker room. She had her own large bowl that she put the soup in (like as if at home, that kind of bowl!) and then a small bowl that she'd serve the soup into. And the soup had been purchased from Hal and Hearty! It smelled quite good. We had only a few words because I didn't really have much time.

I have one more week of school and then a jam-packed pride weekend with relatives from out of town through Tuesday. Then I am off school for July and August. Wednesday July 10th through Sunday July 14th I am at a conference in Pittsburgh but otherwise I am around. I have 7 days of training for work at the end of July. I should have a lot of time for sleeping, exercising, and being healthier. I could really use it.

Gemme

06-24-2019, 06:04 AM

Today is my main physical activity day at work. I'll be sweeping and cleaning all day.

Greco

06-25-2019, 09:30 AM

Easy 6mi run this morning...Easy is where I can breathe..talk while I run...it's
the pace where endorphins kick in smoothly...Cross training on Thurs
again spin bike, or swimming...is a good break from running while continuing
to train other muscles...tomorrow Rest day with walking 3mi.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Kätzchen

06-29-2019, 03:14 PM

Just a quick drive by:

My A1c is down to 5.4, so my doc gave me permission to take a special yoga class that meets once a week at the clinic. Im going. :)

Walked a lot this past week.
Went up and down stairs at work a bunch too. I am looking into buying a stationary bike, for my studio. Doc gave me permission to get one, to build up my lower back and leg muscles (glutes).

Feeling pretty good lately.

Cheers to all,
K. :hk22:

easygoingfemme

06-29-2019, 04:32 PM

30 miles on my new bike. I could have ridden twice that it's so amazing but I had other stuff to get done.

Mowed the lawn right off the bike while I was already hot and sweaty.

Then miniature golf which I wouldn't exactly count as exercise.

nycfem

06-29-2019, 07:30 PM

I have not exercised since last Sunday, and today is Saturday, June 29th. OMG, it felt like forever since I exercised.

Today was a quiet day at the gym (Saturday, late afternoon). Still, both of my favorite stairmasters were in use. I had to go to the less comfortable Matrix climbmill. Still, I like to better my relationship with the climb mill, as much as I dislike how it's set up. We've come a long way. It will never fit me but I have a routine at this point, and it does the trick.

Pattern today: (35 min.)
Level 7 down to 1, 5 minutes each level

My heart rate was super high, and it all felt quite good. I watched Judge Judy on youtube on my ipad.

Tomorrow I march for Pride, Stonewall 50 :byebye:

nycfem

06-29-2019, 07:33 PM

Greco, you wrote: "Easy is where I can breathe..talk while I run...it's
the pace where endorphins kick in smoothly.."

Can you explain more?

Thank you in advance.

Greco

06-30-2019, 06:27 PM

Happy 50th Pride nycfem and your BB.

So, think I sprained or fractured one or two of my toes on R foot...not whining I say...smiling anyway, taped up the toe that has been giving me trouble...3mi on the indoor track was an experiment for how much pain I could take...not too bad, and done.
Then 1hr on spin bike w/o the class...felt better. Now soaking and wishing my service sub and I were still on...a nurse, and/or massage therapist would be ideal at this moment.
Enough of my whining.

nycfem, Easy or a pace whereI'm running aerobically, where I can speak in full sentences after about 10 mins the endorphins kick in for me...in other words I am then in the zone...peaceful, strong, content, completely in the Present.

Anarobically is where my HR is quite high, mostly in speed workouts, intervals, and tempi runs...all a necessary challenge as I enjoy zoning out on the ride.

That's it for now class...smiling.

And yes, I'll run my race tapped up if need be, but think it will be fine by then...right now, nurse, nurse where are ya! (with Brooklyn accent)...

Greco

Greco, you wrote: "Easy is where I can breathe..talk while I run...it's
the pace where endorphins kick in smoothly.."

Can you explain more?

Thank you in advance.

nycfem

06-30-2019, 07:51 PM

Today I walked 10K steps, according to my iphone. That was the pride march. With starting and stopping, I guess I'd count that as an hour. It was slow the way marches are.

Greco, how did you injure your toes? I'm sure they will heal way, way before your marathon.

I went to the gym after the march but didn't end up working out. It's a peaceful place for me none-the-less. Yesterday and today I chatted a bit with Gayle, who does 2 hours every day on the elliptical while reading and then spends about 2 hours blow-drying her hair. Both days I ran into her while she was blow-drying her hair. I never even blow-dry my hair almost ever. Her hair does come out looking quite lovely and styled.

Gayle and I will probably never have much to talk about but we've slowly developed an affection for each other anyway.

Greco

07-01-2019, 06:58 AM

How did I injure my toe? It had been feeling a bit painful for acouple of weeks, thought it was the old shoes...taping helped, and the soaking. Last evening I remembered that several years ago the same toes gave me trouble...then a lovely femme from the other site gave me a remedy that worked beautifully...won't mention her her work at the time so not to identify her...but she was helpful to say the least...funny how things may come around again to be re examined...spiritually speaking.

This am taped up two toes and went for a short easy run...felt much better...And know that I have to treat my feet with care...the body is a wonder.

Anyway, tomorrow hill workout 3mi.

Sending blessings to that femme of so many years ago.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

Today I walked 10K steps, according to my iphone. That was the pride march. With starting and stopping, I guess I'd count that as an hour. It was slow the way marches are.

Greco, how did you injure your toes? I'm sure they will heal way, way before your marathon.

I went to the gym after the march but didn't end up working out. It's a peaceful place for me none-the-less. Yesterday and today I chatted a bit with Gayle, who does 2 hours every day on the elliptical while reading and then spends about 2 hours blow-drying her hair. Both days I ran into her while she was blow-drying her hair. I never even blow-dry my hair almost ever. Her hair does come out looking quite lovely and styled.

Gayle and I will probably never have much to talk about but we've slowly developed an affection for each other anyway.

Greco

07-01-2019, 09:40 AM

Hi exercisers,

Having weird issues with viewing site pages and posting from my phone so it may be
a while until I can post again.

But, for anyone who may be interested, my training to run in the 2019 NYC Marathon continues on, and my running will continue after with future races.

I will miss all of you and hope to meet you on the roads...in Real time...smiling. Until soon.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

nycfem

07-02-2019, 07:16 PM

Today I did 45 minutes on my favorite stairmaster. My pattern was:

Levels 8 down to 1, 1 minute each level for 2 sets, 30 seconds each level for 1 set, 15 seconds each level for 1 set, and then level 1 for the rest of the time. It was an excellent workout.

For yet the third time in a row, when I walked in Gayle was blowdrying her hair! This time I passed by pretending not to see her. I ran into La La as she was leaving.

My gym gives out free fruit, so I had an apple and a banana.

nycfem

07-03-2019, 06:15 PM

Today I did 55 minutes on the matrix Climb Mill, aka the Stairmaster knock-off.

For the first 35 minutes my pattern was:
Levels 7 down to 1, 5 minutes each level

Then for the rest of the time I stayed at Level 1 because my heart rate was still high (around 160, compared to my resting heart rate of around 115).

It was a very hard work-out but I persevered. I am low on sleep because I'm still going to bed late but not letting myself sleep in too much so as not to reinforce the pattern of going to bed late.

It's nice to have the gym in this humid weather.

cinnamongrrl

07-04-2019, 06:15 AM

We tried an aqua Zumba class and omg it’s amazing.

I felt my shoulders for days and yet it feels like you’re not doing anything at all.

Best of all we met some really great people in the class. The gym itself just has the warmest, happiest feel to it. I’m trying new classes all over the place! Next is a beginner spin class!!

candy_coated_bitch

07-04-2019, 04:11 PM

I swam in the river and climbed rocks.

nycfem

07-04-2019, 04:26 PM

1 hr of walking / 10k steps

50 min on my fave stairmaster

easygoingfemme

07-04-2019, 05:02 PM

I swam in the river and climbed rocks.

That sounds so perfect.

I had a very hot 25 mile bike ride. Didn't bring enough water with me to do more than that.

candy_coated_bitch

07-04-2019, 08:25 PM

That sounds so perfect.

It was really lovely!!

nycfem

07-05-2019, 07:30 PM

Today I did 40 minutes on the stairmaster (my favorite one). It seems a bit broken in it's settings, making it hard to measure what I was doing, so I had to turn to primitive measurements: sweat, breathing hard, feeling of heart beat :vigil:. I'm a "numbers" girl and like to watch exact patterns so it wasn't exactly comfortable but not worth reporting it broken when I can still get a great work-out with it.

I've been avoiding the weight floor which is not good. That's the spiritual part of my work-out and also healing. It's where I not only lift weights but also stretch and the like. Sometimes it's hard when I haven't been doing something for awhile to do it. When I'm back in the habit, it's much easier. Also, I've been tired, forcing myself to get up early so I don't fall into a sleep pattern of going to bed too late, which I am prone to. But now it's at the point of going to bed too late and waking up without enough sleep. I must give it all time. And not be too hard on myself.

I talked with Taylor today for over an hour. We really talked about a lot. She told me that Ross, her billionaire, has been traveling, so she hasn't been seeing him, and she was sad about that. She has unprotected sex with him when she is with him and is hoping to get pregnant. She told me a new bit of information about Ross. Please keep in mind that she is his house manager so this is all like a movie! She said that he has about 4 women who he brings home separately and they sleep over. He is in his late sixties and they are in their thirties, just like Taylor. She said that he assured her that he doesn't sleep with them. WHAT?!!!!!! It felt like how we all believed Michale Jackson was just sleeping while staying over night in bed with boys. She still says that Ross said that Taylor is different and that he will get divorced and marry her. Oh, billionaire men (sigh).

Taylor is also dating a man named Mark who sounds like a typical Taylor date- a complete asshole! She said that recently she brought him a crystal with healing properties because he was going through something and he refused to take it and yelled at her. Similarly she once brought him watermelon and he freaked out on her. What a charmer!

Taylor asked me if I think that things will work with her and Ross or her and Mark. Normally I don't give advice (unless I'm in the mood :mohawk:) UNLESS someone asks. Somehow I knew with Taylor I should tread lightly even though she asked. I paused and said, "I think you have not met the right person yet." I think she teared up a bit.

She referred to a woman in the gym named Karen who I also know, but who is distant in personality, as her "best friend." Wait!!! Last time she told me Hilary was her best friend! Is everyone in the locker room her best friend except me?! # totally envious and pissed! Karen is in her fifties and is a scientist who is VERY stylish in an alternative way. Taylor told me that Karen has been saying to Taylor the last 3 times Karen has seen her in the locker room: "You are anorexic. You look like a starving child." Taylor has been responding by crying and telling Karen that it's her migraine meds making her lose weight. Taylor told her after the third time to stop doing it. I would never treat Taylor that way. I would make a much more thoughtful best friend. Humph!

Taylor ALSO told me that since she's been losing more weight, La La (the other anorexic) came up to her and said, "Do you have people ask why you are so small? I get that, and it's so annoying." Taylor said yes and agreed. Taylor told me that Hillary was with La La and La La was doing spit and chew. Do you know what that is, reader? That's when you chew a bite of something and then spit it out. La La was doing that with an apple. Taylor also told me that La La has to take a certain number of steps up stairs every day and it has to be done while she's carrying her purses. Taylor said, "I think La La has issues." I nodded and thought, "Don't we all, Taylor. Don't we all."

nycfem

07-06-2019, 03:22 PM

30 min on my favorite Stairmaster

And 1 hour of walking (10K steps)

I’m starting to feel lonely on this thread!

easygoingfemme

07-06-2019, 04:56 PM

It was too hot today to do much but I did just move my rowing machine into a room that has a window air conditioner. Going to check on that in a half hour and see if it feels like I can work out without dying.

I did get a workout hauling military cots up and down stairs and setting them up.

RockOn

07-06-2019, 05:28 PM

Does walking outside, beginning work digging postholes for 5 minutes, then walking back inside at least 20 times today count? I tried so hard to make it happen but too unbearable.

97 degrees with heat index of over 105

won't even talk about the humidity

today was a washout and I had such high hopes of big accomplishments :(

charley

07-06-2019, 05:32 PM

I talked with Taylor today for over an hour. We really talked about a lot. She told me that Ross, her billionaire, has been traveling, so she hasn't been seeing him, and she was sad about that. She has unprotected sex with him when she is with him and is hoping to get pregnant. She told me a new bit of information about Ross.

When I read up to this point, I thought, omg!, this is just like the gazillion other crime/mystery films I've seen, and what happens when the police come to the gym and start asking questions about Taylor, 'cause either Taylor or Ross has gone missing!!!

Please keep in mind that she is his house manager so this is all like a movie!

And so when I read this line, I thought, well you are thinking the same thing (laugh).

easygoingfemme

07-06-2019, 06:28 PM

When I read up to this point, I thought, omg!, this is just like the gazillion other crime/mystery films I've seen, and what happens when the police come to the gym and start asking questions about Taylor, 'cause either Taylor or Ross has gone missing!!!

And so when I read this line, I thought, well you are thinking the same thing (laugh).

Same here! When I read about your gym talks, NYC, my jaw just drops and I don't know what to say. What a cast of characters!

I did get a workout in. It wasn't pretty but I did it.

easygoingfemme

07-07-2019, 09:39 AM

Really really nice 25 miles on the bike before it got blistering hot today.

nycfem

07-07-2019, 11:41 PM

I walked (stop and start) for about 45 minutes in total today, a few hundred under 10K steps. I check my steps using my iphone.

I walked around a NYC street fair.

Greco

07-09-2019, 02:31 PM

Hmmm...so looks like things may have cleared up here for me to post...strange.

So, taping two toes for my runs and thanks to an accomplished femme that suggested acupuncture my running is a lot less painful.
Today Easy 6mi...on gorgeous snake trail...yes, I missed that trail and decided to give it another shot. No snakes this am...thankfully.

It is very hot, though not humid. But, upped my H2O, green smoothie after run.

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

easygoingfemme

07-09-2019, 03:07 PM

So, taping two toes for my runs and thanks to an accomplished femme that suggested acupuncture my running is a lot less painful.
Today Easy 6mi...on gorgeous snake trail...yes, I missed that trail and decided to give it another shot. No snakes this am...thankfully.

I don't think I could run on something called snake trail. Not sure I could bike it either. You're brave.

I biked to work and it was a nice ride in. Then the temps went up to 90 which means it was about 110 degrees at work and I had to do a lot of physical stuff so I was even hotter. I caved and threw my bike in the back of a co-workers car and she gave me a lift home.

I'll probably mow the lawn in a couple of hours when it cools down a bit.

Greco

07-09-2019, 03:54 PM

I hear ya!...that's what I call it after meeting a large snake fresh out of hibernation back in April...took me a little more than a month to return to that trail...it is simply too stunning to give up...Beauty wins out with me every time...smiling.

You were smart to put your bike up and catch that ride...those temps and the humdity is nothing to play with...good one easygoingfemme.

keep on keepin' on, Greco

I don't think I could run on something called snake trail. Not sure I could bike it either. You're brave.

I biked to work and it was a nice ride in. Then the temps went up to 90 which means it was about 110 degrees at work and I had to do a lot of physical stuff so I was even hotter. I caved and threw my bike in the back of a co-workers car and she gave me a lift home.

I'll probably mow the lawn in a couple of hours when it cools down a bit.

easygoingfemme

07-09-2019, 04:07 PM

I hear ya!...that's what I call it after meeting a large snake fresh out of hibernation back in April...took me a little more than a month to return to that trail...it is simply too stunning to give up...Beauty wins out with me every time...smiling.

*** shudder***

But I get it. There's a trail I like to ride out here that has a bunch of aggressive geese that chase people when they pass by. It's scary but I still ride through because it's pretty other than the geese. My daughter and I used to ride a tandem mountain bike when she was young and when we got to that part she would pull her feet out (half clips) and put her feet as far out of reach as she could.

nycfem

07-09-2019, 06:52 PM

I did 45 minutes on my favorite stair master.

Today was rather empty at the gym. I saw both Taylor and La La walking by in white towels (not together) but we barely spoke... rather a *haunting* experience.

cinnamongrrl

07-09-2019, 08:39 PM

I just want to start with.....

I don't know how anyone can do more than five minutes on a stair master!!

I did five minutes as a warm up, then 30 on the treadmill with lots of incline. Then I did a circuit on the machines that the trainer told me to use lol Then I swam a few laps in the reallyyyyy warm pool to loosen up before I went home.

That was all yesterday btw

Sunday was Aqua Zumba per usual. Love that class. I think I want to suggest aqua yoga. Imagine how much easier some of that stuff would be in the water.

Today was just some typical toil. Worked in the morning for my agency and then did a cleaning job for 3 plus hours.

I also joined Weight Watchers and I'm actually excited about it. They have lots of incredible recipes. I've lost 14 pounds on my own and I hope this will just keep me on the right path.

easygoingfemme

07-11-2019, 04:46 AM

I'm resigning to the fact that for the next little while I'm not going to be able to ride/work out after work. The heat all day at work is sucking everything out of me. So I'm going to shift things to at least get a row workout in before work on the regular. The weather this weekend is looking good for some longer morning bike rides at least.

Greco

07-11-2019, 09:50 AM

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The Best Live Jazz Music in Paris: Dancing in the Latin Quarter - Jazz Clubs in Paris

Ok and then there are times to simply Dance! And
a dungeon?! Did she say dungeon! Right up my alley.

Dig this running femme who loves to travel

and dig this video...Today, Rest Day.

keep on keepin' on, Greco

nycfem

07-11-2019, 03:50 PM

I’m doing a voice post because I’m away at a conference and don’t feel like turning on my computer, so there may be some errors.

The hotel that we are staying at has a fitness room and so I did one hour and 15 minutes on a treadmill at 3 mph at an incline level of 2. It was a nice light work out. I really enjoy trying out the funny little gyms at hotels. It’s nice to mix it up a bit.

cinnamongrrl

07-11-2019, 08:21 PM

I finally tried the Pound workout! It was amazing. Our teacher is the same one for the Sunday aqua Zumba. She is just fantastic.

I read that a 45 minute Pound class can burn 400 calories. I seriously believe it. I was GOING to take the beginners spin class immediately after Pound, but.....yeah that didn't happen :blush::blush:

afemmenatalie

07-11-2019, 08:26 PM

Ha ha! In 109 degree temperature, just breathing is exercise, let alone talking and typing and, omg, going to the gym!!

nycfem

07-12-2019, 09:48 PM

I am still at a hotel in Pittsburgh, so... I walked for an hour on the treadmill in the fitness room. Pattern:

30 min., 3.1 mph, 2% incline

30 min., 3.0 mph, 2% incline

(equals = 1 hour total walk on treadmill)

I'm enjoying this lighter work-out than the stairmaster. I have the energy to do things like change the channel while doing it!

candy_coated_bitch

07-12-2019, 10:52 PM

I walked to and from the mailbox. We used to drive when we had the car. It's not super far but not super close, either. So I've decided to walk there every day. Which is good for me, but damn has it been hot out.

easygoingfemme

07-13-2019, 09:57 AM

I had a good bike ride. About 20 miles. I woke up feeling down which sometimes makes it hard for me to ride because it sits on my chest. I was happy to see when I pulled up to the main trail I wanted to ride, it's the day that a big bike tour that I've done a few times was riding through. That meant that the trails were sprinkled with happy cyclists and a local community group had painted all kinds of pretty signs to put up on a five mile section with messages like "you are loved" and rainbows and other happy things. It helped.

nycfem

07-13-2019, 07:11 PM

I had back pain last night from the hotel treadmill- sigh, always happens with treadmills, especially cheap ones.

So today -still at the hotel- I did 20 minutes of the elliptical. It's the kind of elliptical that is most popular these days, where the feet jog instead of scissor. The machine always feels uncomfortable to me, and today was no exception. My feet were really hurting. It seems everyone else loves the elliptical but not me. Also, I could not get my heart rate up. It sucked.

Then I did the recumbent bike, level 10, and that worked fantastic. To keep myself interested and mainly to keep my heart rate up, I did exercises with a 6 pound weighted ball while biking. I biked for 30 minutes. It was a great work-out.

Then I did 15 minutes of floor exercises, weight lifting, and stretching. I haven't done that for awhile and it felt great.

One of the lesbians from the conference was in the hotel gym also working out, and we exchanged a few words. Fun! :sunglass:

My total workout today was 1 hour and 5 minutes.

I like that being away from my own gym pushes me out of my "stair master" comfort zone and pushes me to be a little creative :praying:

Gemme

07-13-2019, 07:19 PM

I walked a few miles today. I don't wear a pedometer or Fitbit so I don't know how many miles but I was there from 10:30am to 3pm and I spent the vast majority of the time on the move.

nycfem

07-15-2019, 07:42 PM

This evening I did 45 minutes on my favorite stairmaster. I did repeated sets of a pattern of Levels 8 down to 1, mainly 30 seconds per level, then some 15 seconds per level, then some hanging on Level 1 for the last maybe 20 minutes because my heart rate was high enough. I was tired at the beginning (yawning even) but once I was going, I was going.

nycfem

07-16-2019, 07:07 PM

Today I did 40 minutes on the stairmaster. My back is bothering me a little bit. I think it's left over from the treadmill at the hotel. Also, I've been sitting in a bad position at my home desk so I rearranged things. And last night I felt a little twinge in my left knee, so I did level 7 today on the stairmaster instead of level 8 :rainbowAfro:. My pattern was:

Levels 7 down to 1, 2 minutes each level x 1 set, 1 min each level x 1 set, 30 seconds each level x 1 set, 15 seconds each level x 1 set, then level 1 until the end.

When I first got to the two stairmasters, someone was on my favorite one. So I set myself up on the other one, at which point the man got off of my favorite one. So then I took all my stuff and moved it to my favorite one. It was worth it :vigil:

easygoingfemme

07-16-2019, 07:17 PM

candy_coated_bitch

07-16-2019, 08:12 PM

I walked around a lot outside while running errands. Phew! It's hot out.

nycfem

07-17-2019, 09:47 PM

Today I got my favorite stairmaster right off the bat! I did 40 minutes just playing around with various patterns.

I saw La La today and yesterday. Both times she was carrying 3 big bags, kind of like purses and gym stuff, I guess. Our interactions the past two days have been quite superficial / simplistic. Yesterday she was wearing a cute pink dress, and I said, "I like your dress." And she said, "You look good in green" (I was wearing a green shirt.). Then today she was blowdrying her long dark locks (very nice hair), and I said, "Your hair looks great." She could not return that compliment unless she wanted to lie to me :vigil:

I wonder if La La carries those bags when she does her stair climbing (Remember, Taylor told me La La has to climb a certain number of steps each day while holding her bags.). Once I asked La La what she did that day and she got a bashful, sneaky smile on her face and whispered to me, "I went shopping." It was curious and reminded me of a child. Did she feel like she shouldn't be indulging herself in anything? I'm not really sure! She does do the thing of whispering to me when she wants to tell me something she thinks is weird, usually related to anorexia-ish habits of hers. But shopping? That was interesting.

Peace and love, everyone!

easygoingfemme

07-18-2019, 04:33 AM

That LaLa... I feel bad for her. She sounds completely trapped by this.

No exercise for me yesterday. No way no how. I was working in boiling soup all day and I'm only slightly exaggerating. It was horrible.

Today I'll row before work while it's somewhat cool out.

nycfem

07-18-2019, 09:13 PM

Today I did 50 minutes on my favorite stairmaster. My pattern was:

Level 7 down to 1, mainly 30 seconds each level, but then also did a few 15 seconds each level towards the end. Then when I hit 35 minutes I kept myself at Level 1 for the rest of the time, because my heart rate was up. The time went by fast because it was an intense work-out.

I saw La La on the work out floor and told her I liked her leggings (they had stars on them). She told me she liked my Hello Kitty shirt. We seem to be into a little routine but it's fine- a way of saying an affectionate hello of sorts.

My back is still bothering me a tiny bit, ever since that hotel treadmill, but thankfully not much. I also keep forgetting not to sit with my body twisted at the computer, but I'm working on it.

Enjoy your exercise, friends!