Talk about your exercise experience today

[easygoingfemme]

Today broke me with heat as far as exercise during the day. But after I got home from work and cooled off I spent a couple of hours up on scaffolding scraping my ceilings to get ready for patch and paint and I'm counting that as exercise.

[Gemme]

I spent a couple hours walking around, spraying the weeds at work. It was disgustingly hot and humid and I definitely needed a shower afterwards. I guess that qualifies as exercise.

Tomorrow's going to be killer. 107 with the heat index. Please hydrate!

[Gráinne]

I went swimming at the health club today for 30 minutes, and feel like my arms are falling off. It felt so good, though! I also found out they have a nutritionist there for much less than an outside one, so I think I can get back on track.

[nycfem]

Today I did 40 minutes on the stairmaster. It was an intense workout. My pattern was:

Levels 7 down to 1, 2 sets, 2 minutes each level (except for levels 3 and 2 which I only did for 1 minute to even out the set)

Levels 7 down to 1, 1 set, 1 minute each level

Cool down on level 1.

I saw La La before and after my work out, both times in the locker room. Both times she was in a fluffly white robe. She looked cute. I kept my headphones in and waved to her.

I only have one more day of working out this week because then I have work training for most of this week and next which will be quite time consuming.

[nycfem]

Today I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster. I pushed myself to try something new on the stairmaster. I tried to do as long as I could without touching the sides for balance or to distribute weight. I got to 21 minutes, all within Level 1 and 2. My left leg is so much stronger than my right. That was quite noticeable. This was definitely not an easy work out, though it did take a long-ish time to get my heart rate up. After 21 minutes I had to start using my hands or my form would have suffered due to exhaustion. It was nice to experiment, though I can't say I enjoyed it much. Still, always proud of myself when I alter any routine!

[Kätzchen]

A not so funny thing began to happen to me, about two weeks ago. My legs have been killing me and when I went to shower one night while back, I noticed I had these big splotchy purplish, dark blue bursts deep in my calves. There are some too, down by the soles of my feet and around my ankle area. My legs are still killing me, but I made an appt with my primary physician to see if these splotches are broken blood vessels or veins bursting in my legs.

But I keep walking up and down stairs at work. I also go for 40 minute walks on my lunch hour, after eating a small salad for lunch.

I also walk in the evening, in the nearby fields, which have walking paths around them. I don't walk very fast, but I do walk at a pace which sometimes can leave me in a sweat and so, when that happens, I just take a little rest and slow my pace down.

I've also been lifting leg weights with my legs. It's those little weights that fit around your ankles, maybe 2-3 pound weights. I often practice trying to lift each leg when I'm on my back in bed, but I can't do it for long or for a long time. I just keep practicing that tiny little exercise, so I can help my legs get stronger? I can't do it for long because it hurts my lumbar area, but I try to do it anyway. My goal is to build up my endurance with this type of small scale weight training.

That's all I got tonight, except to say that it gives me courage to break from my routines when I hear nycfem talk about breaking up her workout routines.




K.

[nycfem]

I have not exercised for the past two days. The last time I exercised was Tuesday, July 23rd of this week. On Tuesday I went for a 45 minute walk during my lunch break. With that plus my regular steps to get to and fro, I had 10K steps on my iphone. My training was in a new neighborhood, so it was cool to go for a walk and look around.

[Greco]

Basic Diet & Weight Loss Tips for Runners!

Hi exercisers...today 6mi hillwork out...dairy is a no-no for me so no yogurt
for me...I breathe more freely without the dairy...still found this video interesting.

3 months to go. Lots of training...hillwork, tempo, and intervals...added rowing
and thanks to an exerciser here for the solid info on that...Off traveling for August
but training continues to be my priority...still it's good to take a break and have
some fun training with others and in different locations.

All the Best exercisers, Greco

[Greco]

NYC Marathon in 90 seconds

6mi before the birds were up...the light has changed here...we're in
darkness again and will be for the duration...get up time changing
as well, now at 3am...basically this is a journal entry for me...soon
will make get up time at 2am...why?...NY time and I want to
be acclimated to that time. Obsessive you say? Well, yes...smiling.
East coast for August...and humidity...and sea level...calling this fun!

keep on keepin' on friends, Greco

[easygoingfemme]

I'm heading out on my bike soon. Trying to decide if I should go somewhere new or go to my favorite spot to start...

[nycfem]

I have not exercised since Tuesday July 23rd. Today, August 4th, was my first day back! I was busy with this two week all day training in Brooklyn and suffered from cumulative loss of sleep. Whenever I get very busy, that is an issue for me.

Today I did 25 minutes on the stair master. I would have done longer but I accidentally ended my workout program (hit the wrong button). That is always the worst feeling!

My pattern was 7 down to 1, two minutes each level, almost 2 sets.

My heart rate was quite high, 160s.

Afterwards in the locker room I ran into Taylor. Actually we worked out a few machines away from each other but didn't talk to each other which I was so relieved about because it's very hard to have a conversation when one's heart rate is in the 160's.

We ended up having a long talk afterwards in the locker room. I'm still trying to track down who her billionaire is (who she works for as his house manager). She told me that she was mad at a friend of hers who knows the real name of the billionaire because she alerted Taylor to a gossipy type article that mentioned one of his girls who he sees, and the girl said that he told her that he is going to marry her and have his children and that he has spent millions of dollars on her. Taylor said, "Probably only about 20 thousand." She said that she knows the girl (woman) and that she's bipolar and that she (Taylor) is sure it's not true and that Ross (her fake name for the billionaire) denies it. Taylor is still certain that Ross only sleeps with her even though he has a rotation of about 4 or 5 young women that spend the night and sleep in his bed with him. Taylor said that Ross said that in September he will start talking to her about a timeline for when he will leave his wife.

Taylor looked super skinny today. I would estimate 90 pounds at most, probably 85. Her shoulder bones were jutting up. I asked about her weight and she said she was status quo. She's 35 but she looks about 17 years old. She got annoyed with me for asking about her weight.

She told me about how a friend of hers said to her, "How do you know that Ross won't just abandon you?" Then Taylor started crying and said she was so mad at her friend for being so negative. Then she said that her father sexually abused her all her life and abandoned her when she was 13. Then she cried some more. She said she is dealing with her traumas with a new therapist.

She said, "Thanks for listening to me." I said, "Taylor, you're my favorite person at the gym." She said, "Awww, don't..." like all sweetly. I wish I was her favorite person at the gym but two others at the gym (one being Hillary) she's referred to as her best friend. Harumph!

Oh, and she also told me that they continue to have unprotected sex but that he pulls out. She really hopes to become pregnant by him and said she would definitely have his baby.

Oh, and she said that if he abandoned her that it would mean everything was a lie, and then she cried and cried.

Poor Taylor

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

I have not exercised since Tuesday July 23rd. Today, August 4th, was my first day back! I was busy with this two week all day training in Brooklyn and suffered from cumulative loss of sleep. Whenever I get very busy, that is an issue for me.

Today I did 25 minutes on the stair master. I would have done longer but I accidentally ended my workout program (hit the wrong button). That is always the worst feeling!

My pattern was 7 down to 1, two minutes each level, almost 2 sets.

My heart rate was quite high, 160s.

Afterwards in the locker room I ran into Taylor. Actually we worked out a few machines away from each other but didn't talk to each other which I was so relieved about because it's very hard to have a conversation when one's heart rate is in the 160's.

We ended up having a long talk afterwards in the locker room. I'm still trying to track down who her billionaire is (who she works for as his house manager). She told me that she was mad at a friend of hers who knows the real name of the billionaire because she alerted Taylor to a gossipy type article that mentioned one of his girls who he sees, and the girl said that he told her that he is going to marry her and have his children and that he has spent millions of dollars on her. Taylor said, "Probably only about 20 thousand." She said that she knows the girl (woman) and that she's bipolar and that she (Taylor) is sure it's not true and that Ross (her fake name for the billionaire) denies it. Taylor is still certain that Ross only sleeps with her even though he has a rotation of about 4 or 5 young women that spend the night and sleep in his bed with him. Taylor said that Ross said that in September he will start talking to her about a timeline for when he will leave his wife.

Taylor looked super skinny today. I would estimate 90 pounds at most, probably 85. Her shoulder bones were jutting up. I asked about her weight and she said she was status quo. She's 35 but she looks about 17 years old. She got annoyed with me for asking about her weight.

She told me about how a friend of hers said to her, "How do you know that Ross won't just abandon you?" Then Taylor started crying and said she was so mad at her friend for being so negative. Then she said that her father sexually abused her all her life and abandoned her when she was 13. Then she cried some more. She said she is dealing with her traumas with a new therapist.

She said, "Thanks for listening to me." I said, "Taylor, you're my favorite person at the gym." She said, "Awww, don't..." like all sweetly. I wish I was her favorite person at the gym but two others at the gym (one being Hillary) she's referred to as her best friend. Harumph!

Oh, and she also told me that they continue to have unprotected sex but that he pulls out. She really hopes to become pregnant by him and said she would definitely have his baby.

Oh, and she said that if he abandoned her that it would mean everything was a lie, and then she cried and cried.

Poor Taylor

Oh Taylor, that is so sad and we all know this isn't going to end well. That's so hard to watch go down. I'm glad she's in therapy.

Exercise yesterday was a really nice 30 miles on the bike.

I won't have time to work out before work today so I will likely either take a ride tonight or use the rower. I haven't used the rower in a couple of weeks!

[nycfem]

Today I walked to the gym, which is about 30 min. / a bit under 5000 steps.

Then I did the stairmaster for 35 minutes. My pattern was:

levels 7 down to 1, 1 set, 2 min each level

then repeated sets of levels 7 down to 1: 15 seconds for levels 7, 6,5,4 and then one minute each for levels 3,2, and 1.

My heart rate was in the 160's and it was a good workout.

I was really tired from not enough sleep, but when I get on the stairmaster and rev it up, my body and mind quickly change as if I'm being chased by a bear and I'm able to rise to the occasion.

Today and yesterday I saw Judith in the locker room. Yesterday she was cleaning her plate and cup from home that she uses for her take-out that she eats at the gym. She was wearing plastic gloves. It was a very sophisticated operation. Today she was about to head to a spin class and was wearing orange Diesel sneakers paired with an orange top. I complimented her matching orange, and she told me she has about 10 pairs of Diesel sneakers, I think in different colors so she can match- which is funny, because she is a little wild when it comes to what she puts together to wear. She has a style that's kind of busy patterned, bright colors, and a little off.

Easygoingfemme, how long does it take you to do 30 miles on your bike?

[easygoingfemme]

NYC- some depends on terrain and my mind set but usually between 2-2 1/2 hours. I'm not a speed racer on my bike. I've decided that the next time I'm in the city I want to go to the gym with you

Today- 5k row before work.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I walked to the leasing office and back. It's not a long walk but it was a bit of exercise.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Longer walk yesterday as we did errands downtown. We got caught in a downpour/thunderstorm on the way to the eye doctor but it was sunny again by the time we came out.

[easygoingfemme]

Post work 5k row. During the day I exercised my patience a lot.

[nycfem]

Today I went to the gym after 11 days of not exercising. I had this gap because I got hired for a new job and became overwhelmed with everything I needed to get done. Then I had trouble getting back on the healthy bandwagon. So here I am! I walked to the gym which is about 30 minutes. Then I did the stairmaster for 35 minutes with the pattern:

Levels 7 down to 1, 2 min each level, 2 sets
Level 1 for the remainder of the time

It all felt great.

I hung out for quite awhile in the locker room with Taylor. She took off her bra in front of me which she doesn't usually do. Usually she kind of hides herself and she didn't today.

While we were talking I got like two text messages, and she was a bit harsh on me, saying, "Why do you keep your cell phone on? Do you need the attention?" In my head I was like, "Whoa!" but I said, "Sorry," and switched it off. What was over-the-top is I wasn't even looking down when I received each of the two texts. I was acting as if nothing which I considered to be classy. Furthermore, when I received them she was like, "Is that my phone?" and I had to say, "No, that's my text tone."

She also gave me a bit of a hard time, as she always does, about me eating organic protein chips. Like, yes they are processed but they are still pretty healthy. She always tells me to have a handful of blueberries or some nuts. Today she asked why I eat them. She said, "Are you hungry?" I had to think for a minute, and I said, "I guess it's sort of a ritual." She seemed fairly pleased with that answer. Then she took a look at the nutritional information on the bag and said, "They're not that bad." I felt relieved to have her semi-approval. She was holding but not eating an apple. She said she needs really small apples because regular sized apples are too filling

I love seeing Taylor, and today was no exception.

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

Post work 5k row. During the day I exercised my patience a lot.

How long does it take you to row 5K? I've never rowed so I'm clueless.

[Kätzchen]

I totally get exercising one's patience. I really do.

I can't say much because this IS a public board, but I will say that it's taken a fuck ton of my emotional energy to not take the bait with the person who harasses me and bullies me at work, while that person does essentially nothing but come to work late, leave work early and helicopter's me constantly on the job, and seemingly with the stamp of approval from our work site supervisor.

But I will prevail. I will not let this injustice go (all forms of harassment, including the first instance of sexual harassment, right in front of the site supervisor).

I'm resting today, but Labor Day Weekend I plan to go walking, probably with friends, out on the coast.

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

How long does it take you to row 5K? I've never rowed so I'm clueless.

Oh Taylor... poor girl.

A 5k row takes about 25 minutes.

Yesterday I biked 25 miles in an hour and a half. I don't usually check the time so I must have been off on my calculation from a week or so back. And it was super hot and humid out and I was not going at my normal pace because of it.