The not too serious get fit thread

[somegirl]

After having my accident, I highly recommend that no matter what you do for a sport that you guys look into ROADID. It was highly beneficial to the paramedics and Police on the scene.

I wear mine on both the bicycle and the moto.

[angler]

In just one week my blood pressure went from way high to fine just by doing 45 minutes of cardio daily with a little yoga II tossed in.  I'm hoping my cholesterol will be the same.  Having blood drawn again in a month......

Going in for blood work again tomorrow.  Good news is that with a few tweeks to the diet and 45 minutes of cardio 5-6 times a week and yoga 2 once a week (except for the 10 days I had the hamthrax)  I've lost 12 pounds in a month.  Pretty happy with that.  Hopefully I can keep losing through the holidays......

[DarkMonster620]

I think if I got one, the third number on there would have to be "Jenny-867-5309"

there's no area code for jenny...

[Popeye the Sailor]

there's no area code for jenny...

Stop dialing, you idiot 

[DarkMonster620]

Stop dialing, you idiot 

But, the operator[recording] said" "the number you have dialed, is incomplete, you need an area code to complete the call"... Plus, I'm calling long distance..... or 2 much 

[Monster Dave]

For anyone interested, Team Radio Shack and Lance Armstrong are training through December 14 in Tucson, AZ. 

http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=11638024

[DesmoLu]

Self-esteem FAIL:

Had my body fat analysis done today as part of the new gym's complimentary introduction package:
How can a quarter of me be fat? seriously. a QUARTER OF MY ENTIRE BODY. and I know it can't all be the boobies.

and apparently I'm only supposed to eat 1,800 cal a day when I'm not active. So apparently if I have a single bacon burger, fries and a pint of Guinness, I have reached my daily allowed caloric intake. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIIIIIIIIIVE!?!?!

[Monster Dave]

Self-esteem FAIL:

Had my body fat analysis done today as part of the new gym's complimentary introduction package:
How can a quarter of me be fat? seriously. a QUARTER OF MY ENTIRE BODY. and I know it can't all be the boobies.

and apparently I'm only supposed to eat 1,800 cal a day when I'm not active. So apparently if I have a single bacon burger, fries and a pint of Guinness, I have reached my daily allowed caloric intake. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIIIIIIIIIVE!?!?!

I know that's hard, but in that example you need to look at fat intake. If you were to go and get the meal that you described, you're likely at 100+ grams of fat!!!  

So on top of the useless calories that you may take in during a meal like that, you're also taking in all sorts of greasy heavy, not to mention bad fats. Then you also have to factor in the carbs....

Eating only 1800 calories is a real challenge for most people. Especially when you look at your eating options for low calorie foods. But besides that, 1800 calories is on the bottom end of a low cal diet; your body needs calories to function correctly.

Fore example, at my age and lifestyle, I need to consume nearly 4000 calories per day to maintain my current activity level. Of that, 1720 of those calories are REQUIRED to meet my bodies basic energy needs (those that would be consumed by my body if I did nothing).

Now granted, I'm really active (last night I burned 2000 calories at the gym in just over 2hrs), but unless you're a 24/7 couch potato, which obviously you're not because you were at the gym, your needs should be similar.

Just watch what you eat a bit, up your exercise to 3 days a week, and you'll see results before you know it.

Just stay consistent and tell yourself that the next time you get your body fat index checked that it will be lower!!!

[djrashonal]

Self-esteem FAIL:

Had my body fat analysis done today as part of the new gym's complimentary introduction package:
How can a quarter of me be fat? seriously. a QUARTER OF MY ENTIRE BODY. and I know it can't all be the boobies.

and apparently I'm only supposed to eat 1,800 cal a day when I'm not active. So apparently if I have a single bacon burger, fries and a pint of Guinness, I have reached my daily allowed caloric intake. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIIIIIIIIIVE!?!?!

actually, thats about right for a 20 something female. now if you were a female triathlete with no boobs you'd have something around 10-15%...... MD is right, you dont have to change much, but if you increase the amount of activity, you dont have to starve yourself. just make your body work for the guinness   

[Monster Dave]

... just make your body work for the guinness   

Well said.

[DesmoLu]

Eating only 1800 calories is a real challenge for most people. Especially when you look at your eating options for low calorie foods. But besides that, 1800 calories is on the bottom end of a low cal diet; your body needs calories to function correctly.

Fore example, at my age and lifestyle, I need to consume nearly 4000 calories per day to maintain my current activity level. O

GAAAH, you suck with your 4000 cal a day! 
alas, when you are a petite midget like me, not so much. I have no idea if my body would ever be capable of burning 4000 cal a day? maybe with steroids and a career in professional swimming?

but yes, the 1800 is at the low end - that is my bmr supposedly so what I get to eat if I do nothing but stay in bed all day (as I have been doing the past week since I've been sick) but most days I get to eat much more. YAY!

I was told the 25% is normal, but I just thought I was in better than average shape and had a lot more muscle than that. I know I eat more than most large men, but I am very careful what I put into my body with mainly home cooked meals and no processed foods and I do work out *really* hard, so it was just a bit of a kick in the ass.  I knew it was going to be bad since I've lost a lot of muscle this year due to big crash over summer, going on 3-wk cruise, etc but I was not prepared for such a brutal analysis!

Thanks for the motivation, guys! Guinness is worth working for 

[El Matador]

I guess it's time for me to come clean. Your ass *does* look fat in those jeans I shall from here on after refer to you only as chubbs

[Buckethead]

I'm gonna miss you, Jesus. 

[DesmoLu]

I'm gonna miss you, Jesus. 

It's ok. He called to tell me "I still love you even if a whole quarter of you is fat."

[swampduc]

I guess it's time for me to come clean. Your ass *does* look fat in those jeans I shall from here on after refer to you only as chubbs

You do that, Mr. I'm not fat, I'm big boned. 
Lu, you could try my diet. Oh wait, you're trying to lose, not double in size