Talk about your exercise experience today - Page 186

nycfem · 02-21-2018, 08:42 PM

I still have the residual bronchitis from my cold as usual, so I skipped the gym because yesterday I do think that irritated my lungs. However, it was 70 degrees in NYC today (a one day special!) so I was able to find a friend to go walking with for 1 hr 15 min. We walked 11K steps by the East River at night. I did too much talking, also not good for my throat. At least I still have the rest of this week off for school break and can keep sleeping in.

Gemme · 02-21-2018, 09:15 PM

I did some unexpected mopping today.

yay

Kätzchen · 02-22-2018, 09:42 AM

It's been awhile since I posted here, but each time I go to physical therapy, I work with my therapy team on exercises to help me regain my mobility.....which each session is 1.5 hours of painstaking work, followed up by an half hour of massage and compression massage.

I am making progress. I can peddle on the bicycle machine for ten minutes and the machine measures the miles I have pedaled. Yesterday I pedaled 3.1 miles in twenty minutes.

I still can't exactly walk on my own yet without guided assistance, but I'm getting closer to divorcing myself from the roller-seat walker.

I don't know how many calories I burn while doing exercise therapy, but my muscles are on fire and I get overheated when I'm working with my PT team.

Once I'm able to walk unaided, I imagine it won't take long to reduce my weight back to my pre-work-related accident physical condition. Luckily I'm only 50 pounds over weight, so I'm not too worried about losing weight.

My biggest challenge is being able to walk unassisted.

I'm getting closer to that goal, each week that goes by.

Cheers to all of you for your efforts to stay active and in good health.

nycfem · 02-23-2018, 09:33 PM

I took a break yesterday to try to get better more from the end of my cold. Today I went to the gym but kept it light: one hour on the treadmill at 2.5 mph. My ipad was down to 0 so I watched t.v. on the treadmill itself and discovered that I can watch youtube right on the machine. How cool is that.

I also talked to a gym friend named Taylor who said that she works as a house manager. I didn't really quite get it at first. And she said, "Imagine a house as big as a hotel but with one person living in it." So I guess she works for someone really, really rich!

I talked to my gym pal Judith too. She was having soup in the cafe. She said she was there only to go in the dry sauna, that there was not time to work out because the gym closes early on Fridays. I usually don't think about what time the gym closes but I guess she does because it is where she likes to stay all the time. She asked me lots of questions about my job (a social worker). Her questions and comments were pretty conservative and out of touch so I said, "Are you a democrat or a Republican or an Independent?" (What I've always REALLY wanted to ask is "Are you straight or gay or bisexual?"). She looked away a little like someone does when they're strategizing an answer. I had ended with "an Independent" so that she might feel more comfortable. She said, "I guess... Independent. I'm more Republican on some things." Well, no shit, as a social worker, I could figure that out. I did my best to educate her on the reality of the people I work with but it was out of her zone. She made some frustrating comments. At least she asked me a lot of questions, and, I hope, listened to my answers. Ugh, Republicans.

Gemme · 02-24-2018, 11:21 AM

So sorry about Judith, J!

I had a GREAT workout this morning. It was hard and I really pushed myself. I got the machine I wanted and worked up a hella sweat.

Elliptical: 291 cal, 2.23 mi, 30:00 min

I followed that up with a wonderful stretching session.

Gemme · 02-25-2018, 05:27 PM

Worked out this morning and it was pretty good.

I did the treadmill for 18 minutes for a warm up. 105 calories burned and .87 miles walked.

Next up was the weight training. I did the circuit again but added more weight on some of the easier to me machines and had a lovely stretch fest afterwards.

RockOn · 02-25-2018, 10:31 PM

Exercise today? Not so much.

The rain prevented me from getting anything accomplished. I did cut armholes out of a contractor heavy duty trash bag. Slipped it on with a safari hat, walked the property taking some measurements to get an idea of how much resources I will need for my next project.

Gemme · 02-27-2018, 06:56 AM

2/26

Elliptical: 176 cal, 1.39 mi, 18:00 min

I didn't feel like it, but I went and knocked out a decent workout.

2/27

Elliptical: 123 cal, .87 mi, 13:00 min

That was my warm up. I did a set of 13 reps on the circuit training with a little heavier weight on some of the machines.

A really nice stretch followed that and I was done.

Sparkle · 02-27-2018, 07:09 PM

Up at crazy o’clock, but made it to the gym a little later than normal because the inside of my car windows were iced up (fun times!)

I knew I was short on time, so I did a really hard 30min of treadmill hills at 3.4pace and then met my trainer for our weekly session. I did a nautilus and dumbbell circuit. I have spent the past five weeks focusing on upper body strength. But this morning - I was dying trying to do three full reps after the treadmill hills.

One of the things I love about seeing a trainer once a week (for the first time ever) is that she’s always showing me new equipment, things I would never touch on my own, and teaching me many variations for each muscle group.

cricket26 · 02-27-2018, 08:32 PM

Day 6 of 30 days of yoga

Sunshine · 03-02-2018, 02:10 PM

Hello everyone,

NY, I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Remember, our bodies heal most in our sleep.

Cricket, good for you. I am starting my research on Yoga. It's something I really want to start doing.

During this winter season, it has always rained during the night time. Today it's raining and I just couldn't hold myself back. I walked around the block and aimed for every water puddle lol. I washed my car in the rain and loved every second of it.

I had leftover energy, so I stretched and worked out.

Today I did,

120 Sit-ups
30 Mountain Climbers
30 Jumping Jacks
30 Squats
30 push ups.

Thank you everyone, for all your support. You have made a difference in my life, and I appreciate it very much.

I hope everyone has a beautiful day and keep it up. We are all doing great, as long as we don't stop. Everything in moderation.

easygoingfemme · 03-02-2018, 03:17 PM

I got up at 5 to go to the gym before work but ended up using that time to shovel snow...

But now I'm home early and will do 30 minutes or so on the rowing machine. My gym ended up closed for the day anyway.

cricket26 · 03-04-2018, 07:29 PM

walked up and down the stairs for 20 minutes

Gemme · 03-04-2018, 10:05 PM

March 1, 2018

Treadmill: 43 cal, .38 mi, 8 minutes with one running interval

I weight trained and did 2 sets of 12 reps each on all the machines and then stretched.

I've been itching to work out the past couple of days but the water here didn't get above barely lukewarm, the apartment was 35 this morning and I don't do public showers so there you go. No mid-storm workouts.

Gemme · 03-07-2018, 05:15 PM

I got back into the gym this morning. It's been a few days and I was ready for it.

Elliptical: 173 cal, 1.31 mi, 18:00 min

Then, I went into the weight training circuit and did 1 set of 13 reps and followed that up with a thorough stretching session.

It felt really good. I was getting tight.

I've sweated off about 11 pounds since the beginning of the year. Yay!

Gemme · 03-08-2018, 07:56 PM

I should have worked out this morning. I'm regretting it now.

It's a weird feeling.

cricket26 · 03-11-2018, 09:45 AM

i walked up and down the stairs for 20 minutes, and did 100 crunches after work 3 out of 5 days

Greco · 03-11-2018, 01:59 PM

Returning after two weeks away from my regular
routine...today back to the track and a 5mi walk
as I contemplated how great it feels to be moving
my body again. Yes, for two weeks I did no
movement to speak of...today, it was all about
"speaking" to my body and thanking it for
its ability to move, and its strength...gratitude.

Also, contemplated the idea of a marathon...we'll
see...why would I do it? One, my failed attempt in
2010 hurt, a lesson in importance of quality training
...and I simply love to run.

keep on keepin' on, Greco

Gemme · 03-12-2018, 09:31 PM

Elliptical: 287 cal, 2.08 mi, 30 min

Followed by stretching.

Tomorrow will consist of a shit-ton of shoveling snow.

I'm not looking forward to that.

Greco · 03-15-2018, 05:43 PM

7mi run this am...saw new praire dogs on the way back
happy to see them just have to watch for the holes they
construct...tomorrow walk day at the track...that's the
plan.

keep on keepin' on, Greco

02-21-2018, 08:42 PM	#3701
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,768 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,825 Thanked 21,720 Times in 5,083 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I still have the residual bronchitis from my cold as usual, so I skipped the gym because yesterday I do think that irritated my lungs. However, it was 70 degrees in NYC today (a one day special!) so I was able to find a friend to go walking with for 1 hr 15 min. We walked 11K steps by the East River at night. I did too much talking, also not good for my throat. At least I still have the rest of this week off for school break and can keep sleeping in. __________________ *** How do I... ?** Check out the Members Helping Members thread: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...embers+Helping

02-21-2018, 09:15 PM	#3702
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I did some unexpected mopping today. yay __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

02-22-2018, 09:42 AM	#3703
Kätzchen Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Monogamously Attached to my boyfriend and future husband. Join Date: May 2010 Location: He’s usually with me unless I am with Him. Posts: 15,085 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 35,994 Thanked 31,994 Times in 9,939 Posts Rep Power: 21474865	It's been awhile since I posted here, but each time I go to physical therapy, I work with my therapy team on exercises to help me regain my mobility.....which each session is 1.5 hours of painstaking work, followed up by an half hour of massage and compression massage. I am making progress. I can peddle on the bicycle machine for ten minutes and the machine measures the miles I have pedaled. Yesterday I pedaled 3.1 miles in twenty minutes. I still can't exactly walk on my own yet without guided assistance, but I'm getting closer to divorcing myself from the roller-seat walker. I don't know how many calories I burn while doing exercise therapy, but my muscles are on fire and I get overheated when I'm working with my PT team. Once I'm able to walk unaided, I imagine it won't take long to reduce my weight back to my pre-work-related accident physical condition. Luckily I'm only 50 pounds over weight, so I'm not too worried about losing weight. My biggest challenge is being able to walk unassisted. I'm getting closer to that goal, each week that goes by. Cheers to all of you for your efforts to stay active and in good health. __________________ Kätzchen _____ ______

02-23-2018, 09:33 PM	#3704
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,768 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,825 Thanked 21,720 Times in 5,083 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I took a break yesterday to try to get better more from the end of my cold. Today I went to the gym but kept it light: one hour on the treadmill at 2.5 mph. My ipad was down to 0 so I watched t.v. on the treadmill itself and discovered that I can watch youtube right on the machine. How cool is that. I also talked to a gym friend named Taylor who said that she works as a house manager. I didn't really quite get it at first. And she said, "Imagine a house as big as a hotel but with one person living in it." So I guess she works for someone really, really rich! I talked to my gym pal Judith too. She was having soup in the cafe. She said she was there only to go in the dry sauna, that there was not time to work out because the gym closes early on Fridays. I usually don't think about what time the gym closes but I guess she does because it is where she likes to stay all the time. She asked me lots of questions about my job (a social worker). Her questions and comments were pretty conservative and out of touch so I said, "Are you a democrat or a Republican or an Independent?" (What I've always REALLY wanted to ask is "Are you straight or gay or bisexual?"). She looked away a little like someone does when they're strategizing an answer. I had ended with "an Independent" so that she might feel more comfortable. She said, "I guess... Independent. I'm more Republican on some things." Well, no shit, as a social worker, I could figure that out. I did my best to educate her on the reality of the people I work with but it was out of her zone. She made some frustrating comments. At least she asked me a lot of questions, and, I hope, listened to my answers. Ugh, Republicans. __________________ *** How do I... ?** Check out the Members Helping Members thread: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...embers+Helping Last edited by nycfem; 02-23-2018 at 09:35 PM.

02-24-2018, 11:21 AM	#3705
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	So sorry about Judith, J! I had a GREAT workout this morning. It was hard and I really pushed myself. I got the machine I wanted and worked up a hella sweat. Elliptical: 291 cal, 2.23 mi, 30:00 min I followed that up with a wonderful stretching session. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

02-25-2018, 05:27 PM	#3706
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	Worked out this morning and it was pretty good. I did the treadmill for 18 minutes for a warm up. 105 calories burned and .87 miles walked. Next up was the weight training. I did the circuit again but added more weight on some of the easier to me machines and had a lovely stretch fest afterwards. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

02-25-2018, 10:31 PM	#3707
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,308 Times in 2,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Exercise today? Not so much. The rain prevented me from getting anything accomplished. I did cut armholes out of a contractor heavy duty trash bag. Slipped it on with a safari hat, walked the property taking some measurements to get an idea of how much resources I will need for my next project.

02-27-2018, 06:56 AM	#3708
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	2/26 Elliptical: 176 cal, 1.39 mi, 18:00 min I didn't feel like it, but I went and knocked out a decent workout. 2/27 Elliptical: 123 cal, .87 mi, 13:00 min That was my warm up. I did a set of 13 reps on the circuit training with a little heavier weight on some of the machines. A really nice stretch followed that and I was done. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

02-27-2018, 07:09 PM	#3709
Sparkle Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please Relationship Status: Loved Up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western MA Posts: 2,183 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,001 Thanked 6,624 Times in 1,561 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Up at crazy o’clock, but made it to the gym a little later than normal because the inside of my car windows were iced up (fun times!) I knew I was short on time, so I did a really hard 30min of treadmill hills at 3.4pace and then met my trainer for our weekly session. I did a nautilus and dumbbell circuit. I have spent the past five weeks focusing on upper body strength. But this morning - I was dying trying to do three full reps after the treadmill hills. One of the things I love about seeing a trainer once a week (for the first time ever) is that she’s always showing me new equipment, things I would never touch on my own, and teaching me many variations for each muscle group. __________________ I am made of stars

02-27-2018, 08:32 PM	#3710
cricket26 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: must be love on the brain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,582 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 969 Thanked 4,249 Times in 1,297 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Day 6 of 30 days of yoga __________________ Life is a long lesson in humility. James M. Barrie

03-02-2018, 02:10 PM	#3711
Sunshine Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Happy and peaceful Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 77 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 730 Thanked 182 Times in 52 Posts Rep Power: 1492942	Hello everyone, NY, I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Remember, our bodies heal most in our sleep. Cricket, good for you. I am starting my research on Yoga. It's something I really want to start doing. During this winter season, it has always rained during the night time. Today it's raining and I just couldn't hold myself back. I walked around the block and aimed for every water puddle lol. I washed my car in the rain and loved every second of it. I had leftover energy, so I stretched and worked out. Today I did, 120 Sit-ups 30 Mountain Climbers 30 Jumping Jacks 30 Squats 30 push ups. Thank you everyone, for all your support. You have made a difference in my life, and I appreciate it very much. I hope everyone has a beautiful day and keep it up. We are all doing great, as long as we don't stop. Everything in moderation.

03-02-2018, 03:17 PM	#3712
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,375 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,731 Thanked 14,156 Times in 3,019 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I got up at 5 to go to the gym before work but ended up using that time to shovel snow... But now I'm home early and will do 30 minutes or so on the rowing machine. My gym ended up closed for the day anyway.

03-04-2018, 07:29 PM	#3713
cricket26 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: must be love on the brain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,582 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 969 Thanked 4,249 Times in 1,297 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	walked up and down the stairs for 20 minutes __________________ Life is a long lesson in humility. James M. Barrie

03-04-2018, 10:05 PM	#3714
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	March 1, 2018 Treadmill: 43 cal, .38 mi, 8 minutes with one running interval I weight trained and did 2 sets of 12 reps each on all the machines and then stretched. I've been itching to work out the past couple of days but the water here didn't get above barely lukewarm, the apartment was 35 this morning and I don't do public showers so there you go. No mid-storm workouts. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

03-07-2018, 05:15 PM	#3715
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I got back into the gym this morning. It's been a few days and I was ready for it. Elliptical: 173 cal, 1.31 mi, 18:00 min Then, I went into the weight training circuit and did 1 set of 13 reps and followed that up with a thorough stretching session. It felt really good. I was getting tight. I've sweated off about 11 pounds since the beginning of the year. Yay! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

03-08-2018, 07:56 PM	#3716
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I should have worked out this morning. I'm regretting it now. It's a weird feeling. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

03-11-2018, 09:45 AM	#3717
cricket26 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: must be love on the brain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,582 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 969 Thanked 4,249 Times in 1,297 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	i walked up and down the stairs for 20 minutes, and did 100 crunches after work 3 out of 5 days __________________ Life is a long lesson in humility. James M. Barrie

03-11-2018, 01:59 PM	#3718
Greco Senior Member How Do You Identify?: GNC, not Trans, REAL. TIME. ONLY. Preferred Pronoun?: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Relationship Status: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In a good life. Posts: 3,194 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,149 Thanked 6,639 Times in 2,288 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	w day Returning after two weeks away from my regular routine...today back to the track and a 5mi walk as I contemplated how great it feels to be moving my body again. Yes, for two weeks I did no movement to speak of...today, it was all about "speaking" to my body and thanking it for its ability to move, and its strength...gratitude. Also, contemplated the idea of a marathon...we'll see...why would I do it? One, my failed attempt in 2010 hurt, a lesson in importance of quality training ...and I simply love to run. keep on keepin' on, Greco __________________ "If you are losing faith in human nature go out and watch a marathon." Kathrine Switzer *"Me gusta andar, pero no sigo el camino pues lo seguro no tiene misterio." Facundo Cabral*

03-12-2018, 09:31 PM	#3719
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,587 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,179 Thanked 108,773 Times in 25,658 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	Elliptical: 287 cal, 2.08 mi, 30 min Followed by stretching. Tomorrow will consist of a shit-ton of shoveling snow. I'm not looking forward to that. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

03-15-2018, 05:43 PM	#3720
Greco Senior Member How Do You Identify?: GNC, not Trans, REAL. TIME. ONLY. Preferred Pronoun?: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Relationship Status: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In a good life. Posts: 3,194 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,149 Thanked 6,639 Times in 2,288 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	7 7mi run this am...saw new praire dogs on the way back happy to see them just have to watch for the holes they construct...tomorrow walk day at the track...that's the plan. keep on keepin' on, Greco __________________ "If you are losing faith in human nature go out and watch a marathon." Kathrine Switzer *"Me gusta andar, pero no sigo el camino pues lo seguro no tiene misterio." Facundo Cabral*