November 02, 2009
Quote of the Day

"Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl."
– Saadi


November 03, 2009
Quote of the Day

"Can anything be sadder than work unfinished? Yes, work never begun."
– Christina Rossetti

3 Ways to Refresh Your Treadmill Workout
Don't Get Stuck in a Treadmill Rut

Is there anything more boring than the treadmill? After endless hours staring at the same wall, anyone would start to wonder if that's all there is to exercise. But it doesn't have to be that way. By shaking it up and loading your workout with variety, you can rediscover the fun of a good treadmill workout.

The first thing to remember is that any workout is and can be what you make it. The opportunity to go all out or to barely break a sweat is completely up to you. With that being said, even though the treadmill might be an uneventful and boring thought to most, you have the ability to make it fun and challenging. The following are several tips on how to create your own workout...



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The Stress-Busting Workout

Instead of reaching for another glass of wine to smooth out the rough edges, do this routine. Research shows that yoga reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, resulting in a decidedly chill state of mind.

These four yoga-inspired moves from celebrity yoga coach Gwen Lawrence will calm your mind so you can make it to the end of the year without going insane. (And because the whole routine takes just 15 minutes, you'll have tons more time to squeeze in a calorie-scorching spin class or two to help burn off that extra slice of pie.)

Check out our four Zen moves to help you go with the flow this season.

How to Exercise With a Stability Ball

If you've been doing dozens of crunches on the floor and still aren't seeing the results you want, give a stability ball a try. These inflatable balls come in several sizes — your height will determine which size you'll need.

• Try these tips for stability ball exercises.

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Six Exercise Myths
Chances are you've heard all kinds of advice when it comes to working out. But are these maxims fact — or fiction? Don't believe these common workout whoppers:
Myth #1: Exercise should hurt. Whether you've been told "No pain, no gain," or that you should "feel the burn," the reality is that exercise doesn't have to be painful to be effective. In fact, pushing yourself too hard, too fast will most likely lead to an injury — not a fit physique!
Keep reading — we'll set the record straight on five more fitness falsehoods.

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Missed you guys!!
Well my digital picture would not come in. only saw about 20 minutes of Biggest Loser
But on the up side, I am here!!
I had a truly kick butt workout last nite, was step cardio with weights! Not very sure footed yet, but I am determined to learn!
Today and yesterday water, check
Vitamins, yup, got em!
Did an ab workout tonite, and 50 pushups, and only about 5 minute cardio, was getting upset
But onward and upward!
Here is my food for yesterday:
Breakfast:

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Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 109 28 1 1 Remove
Cranberries, dried, sweetened (craisins), 0.33 cup 123 33 1 0 Remove
Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 100 grams 110 7 1 21 Remove
Plan D flourless muffin, 1 serving 126 17 5 5 Remove
Breakfast TOTALS: 468 85 7 27
Lunch:

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Oranges, 1 large (3-1/16" dia) 86 22 0 2 Remove
marys Gone Crackers, 1 serving 140 21 0 3 Remove
Campbells Italian-Style Wedding Soup, 2 cup 220 32 5 14 Remove
Frigo Light String Cheese, 1 oz 60 0 3 8 Remove
Lunch TOTALS: 506 75 8 27
Dinner:

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Thai, Pepper Steak, 4 oz round steak, 1 serving 280 9 15 28 Remove
White Rice, medium grain, 1 cup 242 53 0 4 Remove
Dinner TOTALS: 522 62 15 32
Snack:

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Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar, Peanut Butter (2 bars serving), 1 serving 180 30 7 5 Remove
Snack TOTALS: 180 30 7 5
Click To Add/Edit Extra Meals
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
Totals: 1,677 251 37 91
Your Daily Goal: 1,290 - 1,640 173 - 250 34 - 60 60 - 135
Remaining Today: 0 0 0 - 23 0 - 44


Today:
Breakfast:

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Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 109 28 1 1 Remove
Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 100 grams 110 7 1 21 Remove
Cranberries, dried, sweetened (craisins), 0.33 cup 123 33 1 0 Remove
Steel Cut Oats, dry, 0.25 cup 140 27 3 6 Remove
Breakfast TOTALS: 482 95 4 28
Lunch:

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Chicken Thigh, 2 thigh, bone and skin removed 164 0 5 27 Remove
Apples, fresh, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 81 21 0 0 Remove
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt, 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) 103 24 0 2 Remove
Edamame, frozen, prepared, 0.5 Cup 95 0 4 9 Remove
Lunch TOTALS: 443 45 10 38
Dinner:

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Boca Burgers Original, 1 serving(s) 70 6 1 13 Remove
ezekiel bun, 1 serving 170 0 0 0 Remove
cheese slice, 1 serving 45 0 0 0 Remove
Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, 1 cup slices 36 8 1 2 Remove
Pickle relish, hot dog, 1 tbsp 14 4 0 0 Remove
Great Value Light Mayonnaise, 1 tbsp 40 1 4 0 Remove
Dinner TOTALS: 375 18 5 15
Snack:

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Frigo Light String Cheese, 1 oz 60 0 3 8 Remove
Plan D flourless muffin, 1 serving 126 17 5 5 Remove
Snack TOTALS: 186 17 8 13
Click To Add/Edit Extra Meals
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
Totals: 1,486 174 27 94
Your Daily Goal: 1,290 - 1,640 173 - 250 34 - 60 60 - 135
Remaining Today: 0 - 154 0 - 76 7 - 33 0 - 41

I know alot of ladies battle this, good info, I thought:

From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

You Can Master PCOS

I want to share a serious condition with you today that you may not know about: Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is the number-one cause of female infertility. Women with this common (one in ten premenopausal American women have PCOS) hormonal condition don't ovulate or menstruate regularly but often don't learn the reason for their irregular periods until they seek help for infertility. However, girls as young as 11 have also been diagnosed with PCOS — and they typically find out when they develop severe acne or excessive facial hair.

A combination of two hormonal dysfunctions — insulin resistance and excess androgen (male hormone) — are seen in women with PCOS. What comes first? No one knows for sure. But one thing is certain: Women who have PCOS start to experience a lot of collateral damage from their condition. Their symptoms include: abdominal obesity, infertility, thinning hair on the head, higher LDL (lousy cholesterol) and lower HDL (good cholesterol), acne, dandruff, skin tags, excessive snoring/sleep apnea, and overall weight gain or difficulty losing weight. Some of these are merely a hassle, but the long-term health concerns of PCOS are something to take seriously: Women with PCOS are up to seven times more likely to suffer from a heart attack than women without the condition. Pregnant women who have it face a steeper rate of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and premature delivery. More than 50 percent of women with PCOS will develop prediabetes or diabetes by the time they're 40. PCOS is not curable, however managing your symptoms will not only help you feel better right now, it will also reduce your likelihood of developing these serious complications.

If you suspect that you have PCOS, make an appointment with an endocrinologist and ask to have your androgen level checked as well as your blood glucose for signs of insulin resistance. In addition, here are some other things you can try to make the symptoms more manageable:

* Monitor your blood sugar: Even if you're not diagnosed with diabetes, it's a great way to keep tabs on how your diet influences your insulin response. Also, when women with PCOS used higher-protein/lower-carb diets to lose weight, they reduced their blood sugar, lowered levels of free androgens, and maintained a healthy HDL.
* Lose that 10 percent: Dropping 10 percent of your weight can make your menstrual cycle more regular and improve your body's insulin sensitivity.
* Quit smoking: Smoking jacks up your blood pressure and heart rate, raises testosterone, cortisol, and other adrenal hormones, causes insulin resistance, and messes with your ovarian function — in other words, it makes every aspect of PCOS worse.
* Stick to organic dairy: Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) stimulates the production of certain skin cells that can plug skin ducts and lead to acne. While no link has been proven between cows treated with growth hormones and PCOS, those cows do produce milk with higher levels of IGF-1.

Originally Posted by 17681

Not going to get to exercise today...it is 6:30 but I think if I workout I might not be able to sleep....will workout tomorrow!
Today's Accountability:
B-oatmeal, apple, skim milk
S-Pineapple
L-tuna sandwich
S-almonds, yogurt
D-smart ones shrimp thing...lol, skim milk
S-skim milk
Total Calories: 1,521
Vitamins~check
Water~check
Exercise: none
Sodium: 2,147

Great work! I know I can't sleep if I work out to close to bed.

Originally Posted by 36666

Ok it's November 1st and here are my measurement:

189 lbs
Neck: 15
Chest: 43
Waist: 41
Hips: 41.5
Thighs: 24
Calves: 16
Upper Arm: 12.5
Forearm: 10.5

41% Body fat (according to my scale)

Got them!

Originally Posted by 11515

Hi guys!!! I sure did miss being here! Reading blogs and coming back to check on the cats!

Missed being here too!

Originally Posted by 7944

EXERCISE TICKER

OCTOBER 30: 2.7 mile walk
31ST: 2.5 mile walk/ 25 mins arm reps
NOVEMBER 1: 45 minute walk

great job!

Originally Posted by 7944

sorry about those measurements. I have been gone all day driving the kids to work, and have not had time to measure. If you have to disqualify me for taking so long it's ok. I just can't do it tonight. I still have so much to do for tomorrow. I am sorry.

There is still time, get it when you can.

Originally Posted by 495346

Here are mine for NOvemeber:

Weight: 150
Bust: 37
Chest: 30
Waist: 32.5
Hips:38.5
Thighs: 24
Calves: 14.5
Upper Arm: 11.5
Forearms: 10

Great1

Originally Posted by 495346

NOw time to get caught up on blogs. OH and do we post our water challenge and walking challege here or somewhere else?

Here.

Originally Posted by 20894

I got to looking at my numbers...and realized I also lost a 1/2" from my waist!! Now I am happy!!!! LOL!!!



It was not easy!! I kind of knew which forum to look in!




You are so right Kama!! This month is gonna be better!



That is such a cute pic Nancy!! And a big HELLO to you too!!!!!



I am sure it will be fine Stacey.

Originally Posted by 495346

Where is everyone at in this forum??? It is so quiet.

Congrats on the loss, Renee!

Originally Posted by 11515

BREAKFAST:
2 cups green tea
2 cups of coffee with cream
rolled oats with raisins
2 apples
1 banana

Lunch:
-chicken, tuna,celery, ceyenne pepper and hb egg salad - homemade by me
-1/2 a fresh avocado
-Homemade squash soup/puree with a tiny piece of bread

Prework out food
1 energy bar 320 calories

Dinner
1/2 chicken breast and wing with skin grilled with rice
1 slice of pizza
cucumber salad
1 meatball from Rod's plate
Pumpkin seeds with shell

Water - 140 oz
1 powerade and more water for the gym

Final exercise:
1 hr kickboxing, 40 min. upper body pure weights, 1/2 hr of step - I got too tired, stretched and came home.

Inspiring, all I can say

Originally Posted by 17681

Today's Accountability:
B-kashi, skim milk
S-kashi bar
L-banana & pb sandwich
S-almonds, yogurt
D-fish, broccoli, s. milk
S-almonds, skim milk
Total Calories: 1,799
Vitamins~check
Water~check
Exercise: Bootcamp (90 minutes...lol! But I added a set of bridges...)
Sodium: 1,799

Woohoo!! You added your own!

Originally Posted by 20894

Ok...had a fairly good day. Didn't get the time in that I wanted for my power walk..but it was better than nothing. I took my dog, but couldn't find his harness. I just put the leash around his neck, and we took off. He was so excited to be out..and believe me-he was walking me!!!! Trouble was the leash was pulling on his throat..and he was making this strange sound. I was worried that he might hurt his trachea..so we turned around after about 15 minutes and called it good. I did find his harness, so tomorrow night we gonna do it right!!!! I also added 20 wall push ups. Not a bad day.

Water: 80 oz
vites: before bed..multi & calcium + vit D
calories: around 1250-1300...went low carb today, wasn't bad
exercise: 15 minute walk, 20 wall push ups
fruits/veggies: lettuce, green beans, tomatoes...could have done better here with fruits

Hope everyone is doing well!! Have a good night!!

Wooohoo!! look at the water!! Poor doggie, I canjust see it!

Originally Posted by 495346

I got my water in for the day and my vitamins. Did good on calories too. ONly had time for a 20 minute walk. I did some major mid-term craming and now off to do some hoework. I plan to do more tomorrow. I was think about starting P90X. I started it once but wasn't eating enough. I am doing better now. Alright off to do homework.

Originally Posted by 495346

Well I got my first blog written since posting my goals. Here is a link to it:

Accountablity....

Awesome, love your attitude!

Originally Posted by 11515

MORNING BEAUTIFUL TEAMMATES!!!!

I have a production meeting to attend right now and I don't know how long it will be.

Morning NICOLE, JESSIE and everyone! Will be back. Miss you guys!

Hi, hi!

Originally Posted by 11515

At least you a walk in. Look at you increasing your water.

YAY!! Thanks Nancy!!

Originally Posted by 495346

I got my water in for the day and my vitamins. Did good on calories too. ONly had time for a 20 minute walk. I did some major mid-term craming and now off to do some hoework. I plan to do more tomorrow. I was think about starting P90X. I started it once but wasn't eating enough. I am doing better now. Alright off to do homework.

What is P90X?......good luck with your tests & homework!

Originally Posted by 11515

MORNING BEAUTIFUL TEAMMATES!!!!

I have a production meeting to attend right now and I don't know how long it will be.

Morning NICOLE, JESSIE and everyone! Will be back. Miss you guys!

What a CUTE picture!!!

Originally Posted by 11515

I am soooooooooooooooooooo proud of myself!!!!! Seriously this was some hard shi*!!!

SO PMS,WILDFIRE is here and I typically want to eat bad bad bad!!!!

Around 1 pm I grabbed a bunch of roasted nuts and ate that, didn't kill the desire to eat.

Then I looked through my wallet to see how much change I have. I wanted to get this big bowl of Chinese version of a cup of noodle which I wanted it for the broth and salt.

I walked to the deli next door and picked on up - I swear I was drooling for this shi*!!

I looked at the sodium level and calorie count hi hi hi hi! Calories would be 360 for two servings as it is 2 servings per package.

I swear, I was so close to buying then I decided to get a piece of chedder cheese instead. I walked away munching on that.

I was still hungry. Went and got my rye crispbread ate that, then 1/2 hour later ate some grilled chicken with cucumber 0 carb mini sandwich dipped in the Asian Vinnagirette, and some home made squash soup.

Now I'm full.

Moral of the story - I DID IT!!!!!! It was a hard fight but I won.

I may give in later and have one, but for now, I passed my own personal food hell/battle!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOOD = 0
NANCY = 1

Soooo glad you won the food battle!! You did GREAT!!!!

Originally Posted by 34789

Not a great food day.
Breakfast-chicken/english muffin(McD's_
oj
lunch=popcorn chicken(10-12)too many
6 curly fries
dinner-BBQ chicken boneless wings
1/2cup mashed potatoes
NOT A GOOD DAY AT ALL
Tomorrows goal-
eat oatmeal for breakfast
hardboil egg for snack
salad for lunch/lots of veggies
1/2 sub dinner
lots of water
grapes

You can do it Sally!!

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

Missed you guys!!
Well my digital picture would not come in. only saw about 20 minutes of Biggest Loser
But on the up side, I am here!!
I had a truly kick butt workout last nite, was step cardio with weights! Not very sure footed yet, but I am determined to learn!
Today and yesterday water, check
Vitamins, yup, got em!
Did an ab workout tonite, and 50 pushups, and only about 5 minute cardio, was getting upset
But onward and upward!
Here is my food for yesterday:
Breakfast:

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Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 109 28 1 1 Remove
Cranberries, dried, sweetened (craisins), 0.33 cup 123 33 1 0 Remove
Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 100 grams 110 7 1 21 Remove
Plan D flourless muffin, 1 serving 126 17 5 5 Remove
Breakfast TOTALS: 468 85 7 27
Lunch:

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Oranges, 1 large (3-1/16" dia) 86 22 0 2 Remove
marys Gone Crackers, 1 serving 140 21 0 3 Remove
Campbells Italian-Style Wedding Soup, 2 cup 220 32 5 14 Remove
Frigo Light String Cheese, 1 oz 60 0 3 8 Remove
Lunch TOTALS: 506 75 8 27
Dinner:

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Thai, Pepper Steak, 4 oz round steak, 1 serving 280 9 15 28 Remove
White Rice, medium grain, 1 cup 242 53 0 4 Remove
Dinner TOTALS: 522 62 15 32
Snack:

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Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar, Peanut Butter (2 bars serving), 1 serving 180 30 7 5 Remove
Snack TOTALS: 180 30 7 5
Click To Add/Edit Extra Meals
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
Totals: 1,677 251 37 91
Your Daily Goal: 1,290 - 1,640 173 - 250 34 - 60 60 - 135
Remaining Today: 0 0 0 - 23 0 - 44


Today:
Breakfast:

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Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 109 28 1 1 Remove
Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 100 grams 110 7 1 21 Remove
Cranberries, dried, sweetened (craisins), 0.33 cup 123 33 1 0 Remove
Steel Cut Oats, dry, 0.25 cup 140 27 3 6 Remove
Breakfast TOTALS: 482 95 4 28
Lunch:

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Chicken Thigh, 2 thigh, bone and skin removed 164 0 5 27 Remove
Apples, fresh, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 81 21 0 0 Remove
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt, 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) 103 24 0 2 Remove
Edamame, frozen, prepared, 0.5 Cup 95 0 4 9 Remove
Lunch TOTALS: 443 45 10 38
Dinner:

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Boca Burgers Original, 1 serving(s) 70 6 1 13 Remove
ezekiel bun, 1 serving 170 0 0 0 Remove
cheese slice, 1 serving 45 0 0 0 Remove
Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, 1 cup slices 36 8 1 2 Remove
Pickle relish, hot dog, 1 tbsp 14 4 0 0 Remove
Great Value Light Mayonnaise, 1 tbsp 40 1 4 0 Remove
Dinner TOTALS: 375 18 5 15
Snack:

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Frigo Light String Cheese, 1 oz 60 0 3 8 Remove
Plan D flourless muffin, 1 serving 126 17 5 5 Remove
Snack TOTALS: 186 17 8 13
Click To Add/Edit Extra Meals
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
Totals: 1,486 174 27 94
Your Daily Goal: 1,290 - 1,640 173 - 250 34 - 60 60 - 135
Remaining Today: 0 - 154 0 - 76 7 - 33 0 - 41

So sorry about the TV!!!!!!! Rats!! Your food lookin' great!! That plus your workouts!!

Originally Posted by 495346

Has everyone done there after measurements already? Or how do we do this really?

Post them here.

Originally Posted by 11515

Boring boring snoozer meeting.

Well, boss took off to take care of some personal business. So our meeting continues in the afternoon.

Today no exercise! Day off.

Breakfast:
2 cups of coffee with cream
1.5 cups of oatmeal with gogi berries and raisins
2 cups of green tea

Snack:
1 apple

Lunch:
Grilled chicken breasts, leftover tuna from yesterday
1/2 an avocado

I am bringing kidney beans tomorrow in your honor!

Originally Posted by 11515

I am soooooooooooooooooooo proud of myself!!!!! Seriously this was some hard shi*!!!

SO PMS,WILDFIRE is here and I typically want to eat bad bad bad!!!!

Around 1 pm I grabbed a bunch of roasted nuts and ate that, didn't kill the desire to eat.

Then I looked through my wallet to see how much change I have. I wanted to get this big bowl of Chinese version of a cup of noodle which I wanted it for the broth and salt.

I walked to the deli next door and picked on up - I swear I was drooling for this shi*!!

I looked at the sodium level and calorie count hi hi hi hi! Calories would be 360 for two servings as it is 2 servings per package.

I swear, I was so close to buying then I decided to get a piece of chedder cheese instead. I walked away munching on that.

I was still hungry. Went and got my rye crispbread ate that, then 1/2 hour later ate some grilled chicken with cucumber 0 carb mini sandwich dipped in the Asian Vinnagirette, and some home made squash soup.

Now I'm full.

Moral of the story - I DID IT!!!!!! It was a hard fight but I won.

I may give in later and have one, but for now, I passed my own personal food hell/battle!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOOD = 0
NANCY = 1

This made me smile!!! You won!!

Originally Posted by 17681

I am so tired...I want some caffeine pills!
Then I won't be tired...I will be like this again!


Today's Accountability:
B-oatmeal, banana, skim milk
L-broccoli & shrimp, seafood salad, small slice of cake
S-almonds & yogurt
D-broccoli & salmon patty
S-skim milk
Total Calories: 1,622
Vitamins~check
Water~check
Exercise: none school work & then tired...
Sodium: 2,113

Lmao, Dagny!! Good job, though!

Originally Posted by 7944

I am feeling a bit worn down today thanks to this cold. Didn't eat the best, but tried to. I will check in tomorrow.

Feel better!

Originally Posted by 34789

Not a great food day.
Breakfast-chicken/english muffin(McD's_
oj
lunch=popcorn chicken(10-12)too many
6 curly fries
dinner-BBQ chicken boneless wings
1/2cup mashed potatoes
NOT A GOOD DAY AT ALL
Tomorrows goal-
eat oatmeal for breakfast
hardboil egg for snack
salad for lunch/lots of veggies
1/2 sub dinner
lots of water
grapes

I love ow you have tomorrow planned already