http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ Personal exercise, gyms, and group activities. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40672-when-do-you-work-out.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:34:22 GMT Hubby and I have been having a discussion this week over when to work out. I personally go to the gym in the morning for a little wake up (tread mill or bike for 30 minutes). Then after work I go for my major sweat a river gasp for breath work out. Hubby says I need to do the big thing in... Hubby and I have been having a discussion this week over when to work out.

I personally go to the gym in the morning for a little wake up (tread mill or bike for 30 minutes). Then after work I go for my major sweat a river gasp for breath work out.

Hubby says I need to do the big thing in the morning as I will burn the cals better all day. My only problem is that I am soooooo wicked tired after my work out I could not stay awake at work. Of course he points out that that is another "weird" point for me.

I am perfectly happy with my loss and yes, it may be less than some (average 3lbs a week) its better than I have ever seen before.

Does it really matter when I work out? Or is it just that I work out? ]]> Exercise Shetaz0028 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40672-when-do-you-work-out.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40503-meralgia-paresthetica.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:39:57 GMT I have Meralgia Paresthetica. Does anyone else have this problem? I actually had it before the surgery and it was in some type of "remission." But then, right after the surgery, it is back with a vengeance. It is worse when I lay down to sleep. Really painful.

I don't know if any of you have this problem and know of any exercises that might help. Someone posted exercises for low back pain. Would this work, you think? And can I lay on my stomach 4 weeks post-op?

Thanks! ]]> Exercise YvetteRene http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40503-meralgia-paresthetica.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40399-recumbent-bike-heavyweight.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:28:26 GMT Hi guys, I am considering getting a recumbent bike, but have been having trouble finding one that would support a 350lb person (and not cost $1000). Anyone find a bike they like that can support a heavyweight? Hi guys,

I am considering getting a recumbent bike, but have been having trouble finding one that would support a 350lb person (and not cost $1000). Anyone find a bike they like that can support a heavyweight? ]]> Exercise Amilea http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40399-recumbent-bike-heavyweight.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40322-gym-junkies-exercise-new-york-times.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:03 GMT Hi Everyone,

I'm constantly in the gym with intense work outs or playing tennis and still haven't been taking the weight off. I just came across this article in the NY Times that has definitely shed some light on what I may be doing wrong. What struck me in particular is the section I've included below. If you'd like to see the entire article, I've also included the link.

Hope this helps!

“If you work out at an easy intensity, you will burn a higher percentage of fat calories” than if you work out a higher intensity, Carey says, so you should draw down some of the padding you’ve accumulated on the hips or elsewhere — if you don’t replace all of the calories afterward. To help those hoping to reduce their body fat, he published formulas in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research last month that detailed the heart rates at which a person could maximize fat burning. “Heart rates of between 105 and 134” beats per minute, Carey said, represent the fat-burning zone. “It’s probably best to work out near the top of that zone,” he says, “so that you burn more calories over all” than at the extremely leisurely lower end.

Phys Ed: Why Doesn’t Exercise Lead to Weight Loss? - Well Blog - NYTimes.com ]]> Exercise ~*LashSavvy*~ http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40322-gym-junkies-exercise-new-york-times.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40319-quick-question.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:49:20 GMT Okay so I had my surgery August 2nd 2006 and I lost a lot of weight. I have been working my tail off at a big asphalt company this past summer and my back is ruining me. It always hurts. I tough it out but I am tired of it always hurting after a long day of paving or sealcoating. :mad: Any... Okay so I had my surgery August 2nd 2006 and I lost a lot of weight. I have been working my tail off at a big asphalt company this past summer and my back is ruining me. It always hurts. I tough it out but I am tired of it always hurting after a long day of paving or sealcoating. :mad: Any exercises I can do to make it stop hurting? I should prolly go to the docs, but I dont like doctors. ]]> Exercise Chuck122 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40319-quick-question.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40202-november-running-walking-goals.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:31:44 GMT Hi All

Let's try this again for November. Come to this thread and post your running or walking goals and achievements. Let's really encourage each other to get out there and exercise as much as possible this month!!

My goal for the month of November is to run 60 miles (doing 60 again this month since I didn't quite make it last month ;) )

11/1 off (but I did do the Biggest Loser BootCamp workout DVD)
11/2 ran 3.6 miles in 35:55
11/3 BL Bootcamp DVD
11/4 ran 3.6 miles in 38 min (tummy trouble!)
11/5 BL Bootcamp DVD....but I need to step up my running if I'm going to do 6 miles in 3 weeks!!)
11/6 2.08 miles in 22 min
11/7 off
11/8 off
11/9 3.5 miles in 35 min
11/10 3 miles in 30 min
11/11 off
11/12 ran 4 miles and walked .75 on the treadmill (November Nor'easter here in VA)
11/13 off
11/14 off
11/15 off
11/16 ran 2.77 miles in 27 min (Yay!! Got to run outside again!!)
Halfway through the month..and I've only done 23.3 miles so far! I have got to step it up!!
11/17 off
11/18 run/walk 4.38 miles in 46:30 (that headwind was a killer today!! :) )
11/19 off
11/20 ran 3.48 miles in 35:19
11/21
11/22
11/23
11/24
11/25
11/26 My first ever 10k Race - Turkey Trot!! I'm so excited!!
11/27
11/28
11/29
11/30


How about you?? What are your goals/achievements? ]]> Exercise mermiesmom http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/40202-november-running-walking-goals.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39653-blown-veins.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:44:17 GMT I went to see my PCM for the first time since surgery. I've been having a burning like sensation on my right calf and can feel it starting up on my left. I was really trying not to think of DVT's but....

Anyway, she did an ultra sound and didn't find any clots thankfully BUT, told me that I have over exerted the veins in my legs because I went from a 220lb statue to always moving. She said I did to much to fast and the veins will not recover. So, now I have these really nasty looking bulging veins on the back of my calf. She said there is nothing to do now because the only time they hurt is when they are touched but, if I notice swelling, heat, color change or what ever surgery will have to be done. :(

So, please please please, be careful with your work outs. Even though I don't feel bad (just the pain of using muscles that have not been used in ages) don't push yourself until you feel the burn. You could really hurt yourself. ]]> Exercise Shetaz0028 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39653-blown-veins.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39356-october-running-walking-goals.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:22:50 GMT Hi Everyone, Post your running/walking goals for October here and come back to update with your actual miles/time. The weather is gorgeous this time of year, so try to get outside to do those runs/walks! My goal is to run 60 miles this month. 10/1 2.15 miles in 21 min 10/2 off... Hi Everyone,

Post your running/walking goals for October here and come back to update with your actual miles/time. The weather is gorgeous this time of year, so try to get outside to do those runs/walks!

My goal is to run 60 miles this month.

10/1 2.15 miles in 21 min
10/2 off
10/3 St Mary's 5k Race at Fort Story :D 3.1 miles in 30:49
10/4 off
10/5 3.1 miles in 30:53
10/6 3.5 miles in 38:30 (planned to do 4 miles, but started having cramping :( )
10/7 2.07 miles in 20:47
10/8 2.07 miles in 21:00
10/9 off
10/10 off :( wanted to run but fell into the lazy trap!
10/11 off
10/12 3.1 miles in 30:50
10/13 4.01 miles in 40:49 woot!! :D
10/14 3.1 miles in 30:53
10/15 off
10/16 off
10/17 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure!! 5k in 31:16
10/18 off
10/19 3.1 miles in 30:30 (So far I've done 32.4 miles this month!)
10/20 2.07 miles in 21:48
10/21 off
10/22 4+ miles in about 43 min (had issues on this run :/ )
10/23 off
10/24 3.35 mile run/walk in 36 min
10/25 off
10/26 3.75 mile run in 38 min
10/27 off
10/28 3.3 mile run in 32 min
10/29 off
10/30 3.9 mile run in 36 min
10/31 taking the day off : ) Happy Halloween!

Total miles for the month....52.77 Didn't make my goal, but I'm really happy with what I did : ) ]]> Exercise mermiesmom http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39356-october-running-walking-goals.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39341-900-boot-camp-worth.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:11:20 GMT So I'm getting married in February (at my one year post-op) and my weight loss has started to slow (I'm 7 months out). I go to the gym but could probably go more, but am thinking about signing up for a 12 week bootcamp. It's pretty intense with three 90-minute sessions per week along with cardio regimen for the other days. The total cost is $900 so I'm debating if I should do it or not. On one hand, it would be nice to have the motivation, but on the other hand, it is 20-minutes from my house and at 5am and hella expensive. Thoughts? Has anyone done anything like this before? Worth it? ]]> Exercise Hoping2GetHealthyinSD http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39341-900-boot-camp-worth.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39313-i-joined-gym.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:59:27 GMT Well, I did it! Day before yesterday I joined our Althletic Club. $199 for three months. In three months I'll be moving to San Diego and I'll have access to a 24 hour Fitness. Thursday I lap swam for two full hours. Was sore Friday so I went slow for about 20 minutes and then hung out in the whirlpool for a half hour. Today I swam for an hour, and then I went and found the elliptical. I lasted 10 minutes with it set on resistance level 8. I just came home, dripping, with legs of jello. I'm very excited! I think the gym is my new favorite place to be! I never want to leave! And when I do leave, all I can think about is going back.

Tomorrow I'm packing a backpack with a towel, water, a protein drink, grapes, a PB&SFJ sandwitch along with my homework, and I'll be staying there for the whole day. I LOVE our gym! :D ]]> Exercise offstringgirl http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/exercise/39313-i-joined-gym.html