Taking the kiddies to youth soccer and work has cut the muay thai training in half... the weight is creeping back on (damn you, football season!).

Gonna try to turn the tide in the next couple weeks, starting tonight.  183 was on the scale two weeks ago, and I think I can get that back by this weekend if my schedule holds up.

Finally got the Orbea back on the road last weekend while MrI looked after baby, just 16 rolling miles but it was a really nice break from the trainer.  Definitely out of shape though, can't really do more than 30 minutes on the trainer max and that depends on how Marlowe's day is going.

Making good progress at joining back together my separated ab muscles, also finally back to doing full push-ups, been doing a few sets of 20 most days.

And my right shoulder has gotten a great workout keeping it up as a pillow for Marlowe's head.

Quote from: somegirl on September 30, 2010, 06:30:19 PM
Finally got the Orbea back on the road last weekend while MrI looked after baby, just 16 rolling miles but it was a really nice break from the trainer.  Definitely out of shape though, can't really do more than 30 minutes on the trainer max and that depends on how Marlowe's day is going.

Making good progress at joining back together my separated ab muscles, also finally back to doing full push-ups, been doing a few sets of 20 most days.

And my right shoulder has gotten a great workout keeping it up as a pillow for Marlowe's head.

Baby steps, but  for you!

Could use some insight from this group:

Really want to drop some additional sizes (since I expect the number on the scale would maintain with the additional muscle)

I currently teach aerobics 4x/week (minimum - sometimes more)  with a weight component added in at the end  - started running in the spring and did 2 5K but haven't run since August (with moving and all that stuff going on)

Thinking about adding in more/heavier weights since I know that will burn more.

Have the dvd for PX90 (I think that's what it's called)...thoughts?? Insight??

Quote from: somegirl on September 30, 2010, 06:30:19 PM
Finally got the Orbea back on the road last weekend while MrI looked after baby, just 16 rolling miles but it was a really nice break from the trainer.  Definitely out of shape though, can't really do more than 30 minutes on the trainer max and that depends on how Marlowe's day is going.

Making good progress at joining back together my separated ab muscles, also finally back to doing full push-ups, been doing a few sets of 20 most days.

And my right shoulder has gotten a great workout keeping it up as a pillow for Marlowe's head.

I agree with Randy - just give yourself a chance to get back in the groove again. Good for you for getting back at it!  



PS. I'd be careful about mentioning anything about bicycles in here - fore you risk the same fate as I.

Quote from: dolci on October 01, 2010, 05:48:09 AM
Really want to drop some additional sizes (since I expect the number on the scale would maintain with the additional muscle)

I currently teach aerobics 4x/week (minimum - sometimes more)  with a weight component added in at the end  - started running in the spring and did 2 5K but haven't run since August (with moving and all that stuff going on)

Dolci,

Do you wear a HR monitor that counts caloric burn during your exercise classes? That's the first place I'd start. If so, track your caloric consumption and compare it with your caloric burn. I know lots of people say that creating a deficiency is not the best way to lean down, but I've found it to be very effective. Doing what you ask should be fairly easy given your level of activity.  

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Any tips to shed that last layer of fat that is hiding my sixpack? droped clsoe to 15lbs in 2 months. im 5'6 145lbs. original 158lbs.

Quote from: Drjones on April 19, 2010, 04:27:37 PM
Dropped another 5lbs; 225 this time last year and now 210.  Last blood work indicated a significant drop in liver enzyme levels, so the diet and exercise is working to force the fat out of my liver.  They're still slightly high which means I still have more work to do.  Ultimate goal is 185-190 and of course normal ALT/AST levels and no more NAFLD.

Stay away from fast food, because that shit will eventually kill you.

Liver tests came back clear, so the fat deposits have been moved out. Yay, no more NAFLD.  Weight is down to 205, but I've been plateau'd there since August.  Then again I haven't been spinning the bicycle pedals since August either.  Cooler weather is rolling in, so it is time to switch bikes from the Schwinn Supersport on the trainer to the Klein Pulse Comp and do some outside riding.  Always burn about 50% more calories outside too; 900/hr vs 600/hr.  185lb by Jan 1 or bust.

Quote from: He Man on October 01, 2010, 09:34:57 AM
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Any tips to shed that last layer of fat that is hiding my sixpack? droped clsoe to 15lbs in 2 months. im 5'6 145lbs. original 158lbs.

Hey He Man,

Truth be told, getting your abs to lean down that extra bit is all about staying away from carbs. Load up on high protein foods, eat vegetables, and stay clear of as many carbs as you can. At your point, I'd suggest counting carbs versus counting calories. While too much of either one is bad for your goal, the latter is the key.

Nice job on leaning down!  

Dr. Jones, great news on the liver test! Keep it up!

thanks MDave - I think the advice for HeMan is probably worth taking to heart for me as well.  The inches that aren't moving are mostly around the mid-section....

I have a Polar-Tec heart monitor which I haven't utilized in a bit so it's back to that as well.

Quote from: dolci on October 01, 2010, 10:13:12 AM
thanks MDave - I think the advice for HeMan is probably worth taking to heart for me as well.  The inches that aren't moving are mostly around the mid-section....

I have a Polar-Tec heart monitor which I haven't utilized in a bit so it's back to that as well.

Sure thing Dolci! Post up and let us know how it goes!! 

no carbs? 

Doesnt energy come from carbs?  whats the right amount of carbs to eat for someone like me?  Doesnt help that i LOVE jasmine rice and pasta does it?

Edit: so Carbs become sugar, sugar spikes insulin and insulin stores fat. What if your on a low fat diet already? Then theres no fat to store right?

Quote from: He Man on October 01, 2010, 11:53:24 AM
no carbs? 

Doesnt energy come from carbs?  whats the right amount of carbs to eat for someone like me?  Doesnt help that i LOVE jasmine rice and pasta does it?

Edit: so Carbs become sugar, sugar spikes insulin and insulin stores fat. What if your on a low fat diet already? Then theres no fat to store right?

Hey He Man, sorry for my delay in responding! You are correct, carbs give your body energy, however taking in a low amount of carbs won't run you out of fuel. Depending on your metabilism your carb intake to lean down may vary significantly.

To answer your question a bit more accurately, can you describe your typical weight gain and loss cycle: ie do you gain weight easily and loose it quickly? ...gain it quickly and loose it slowly? ....gain it slowly but loose it quickly? etc.... Also, how tall are you and what is your current weight? And lastly, how much aerobic exercise do you get and how much anaerobic exercise to you do (number of days per week and approximate amount of time)?

With that information, I can probably get in the ball park for you to have some figures to start with for your program.

I've been running consistently for about a year now.  So, last Saturday I went to the local running store to pick up a new pair of Sauconys.  I brought my old pair which brought on an unwanted joke from the salesman, "are these from the 50's or something."  Of course they are much newer than that.  It is I that is from the 50's.  After setting me up with my new shoes he told me, "You should get new shoes every 6 months."  Although I've heard this many times before but I still run in my shoes until something wears out.  It is either sound advice based upon some good research or a great marketing plan.  What do you think: sales BS, is there science to support the pitch?

When I was running, I always new it was time for new shoes when my knees started to hurt. That almost always coincided with the padding of the shoes no longer absorbing the impact as it was designed to do. I think that the amount of good use of a pair of shoes depends a lot on the frequency and amount of running that you do along with the way in which your foot impacts the ground, your form, and a variety of other possible influences. So 6 months is probably a good "rule of thumb" but certainly open to flexibility.  

Much of what you say about makes more sense than what I have heard about running shoes.  Seems that there are lots of variables to consider like: the make and model of the shoe, the runners size and weight, the degree of runners pronation, and the miles run.  I'd like to be able to examine the shoes and be able to detect some physical change that told me, "these shoes are shot."  My last shoes still felt great after much use and very obvious signs of wear.