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Post by Hguols Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:13 pm

Treat this thread like a journal. Mention an accomplishment or two, or something else that stood out from your usual routine.
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About that time again, I went for 405lbs on the bench. I needed a little bump on the second rep, but the guy spotting me said he didn't have to help me much at all.

Working my way up!
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Post by Shamax Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:36 am

Been playing around with EA Sports Active 2 for Wii for about a month now, and I've noticed some pretty dramatic improvements in my endurance and overall strength. I've actually able to do regular pushups now. I'm starting to get enough ab strength to do legit sit-ups (hopefully soon). But the biggest improvement I'd say is endurance and maintaining an aerobic heart-rate for extended activity.

Last summer/fall I tried starting a jogging regimen, but would get winded pretty easily after 1-2 minutes of jogging. So I'd jog 1-2, walk for 1-2, then jog, walk, jog, etc. Last week I jumped on a treadmill an jogged for a straight 25 minutes! Something I never could have imagined doing before I lost my weight and started these regular workouts at home.

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Post by Through The Dark Radio Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:41 am

That's great!!! I've noticed the same thing with me on EA Sports Active 2. Still don't much care for Mountain Climbers though Razz
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Post by Shamax Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:16 pm

Through The Dark Radio wrote:That's great!!! I've noticed the same thing with me on EA Sports Active 2. Still don't much care for Mountain Climbers though Razz

Ugh.. Just about any exercise on there with "Mountain" in the name makes me groan.Last time it had me do Mountain climbers, I think my exact words were "I hate you! You are Satan incarnate!" Razz
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Post by Through The Dark Radio Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:17 pm

Yes, Mountain Climbers can be taxing. But those Alternating Reverse Lung Squats can be killer.
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Post by Hguols Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:43 pm

Never done any lunges or anything related to "mountain" stuff, but I try to do cardio because that's my key to burning calories.

I came to this realization when I could do more ab/stomach stuff than people with 6 packs, and I'm still sporting a keg of sorts.

I maxed out on the bench a few days ago, and normally when I max out, my 3rd set reps of 365lbs are usually 4.

Last time, they were 5 reps, so I think my muscles are getting a little more used to my max weight.
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Post by Driven Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:33 pm

Pushing shopping carts is good for cardio.
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Post by Hguols Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:11 pm

I got this from my brother, but as a gag, I would have a Red Skelton goofy look on my face while pushing the cart sideways down the isle. I mean, like put the cart forward but it was at a 45 degree angle. Its actually fairly noisy and requires a decent amount of stamina for long periods of time.
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Post by L8T Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:26 pm

9 pounds off my stomach, in the last 5 and a half weeks......Almost ready for shirt-less weather....Very Happy

Just upped my cardio and over-training my waist...
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Post by Driven Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:01 am

Tubing (especially the walk up) is good exercise.
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Post by Hguols Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:32 pm

I'm pretty much going to swap out my 2nd set on the bench from 315lbs to 335lbs. I can handle it. ( ^ - ^)
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Post by Through The Dark Radio Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:06 pm

Hguols wrote:I'm pretty much going to swap out my 2nd set on the bench from 315lbs to 335lbs. I can handle it. ( ^ - ^)

But can you make a quilt yet Twisted Evil
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Post by Guest Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:14 pm

Sooo.... haven't done anything for many days now. baby belly is loosening again Evil or Very Mad

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Post by Guest Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:10 am

last upper-body workout I did was:

dumbbell bench-press - 20lbs, 12 reps, 5 sets, 1 min. rest between each set

seated dumbbell press - 15lbs, 12 reps, 5 sets, 1 min. rest between each set

dumbbell extensions - 10,5lbs, 12 reps, 5 sets, 1 min. rest between each set

dumbbell curls - 12lbs, 12 reps, 5 sets, 1 min. rest between each set

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Post by Hguols Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:20 pm

I'm trying to identify the fluctuations in body weight I'm having. I've given up on losing weight because the more muscle I have, the more I weigh.

It doesn't seem to be tied to calorie intake. I've been doing really well, but its strange because I seem to actually lose weight when I sneak in a sweet....
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Post by Shamax Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:52 am

Hguols wrote:I'm trying to identify the fluctuations in body weight I'm having. I've given up on losing weight because the more muscle I have, the more I weigh.

It doesn't seem to be tied to calorie intake. I've been doing really well, but its strange because I seem to actually lose weight when I sneak in a sweet....

Maybe it has something to do with the overall macronutrient balance you're getting? Perhaps you're getting a larger amount of lean proteins and the sweets balance that out with some sugar and occasional fats?
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Post by L8T Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:40 am

Tweeked my shoulder, but, not gonna' let it get me down....Just pumping out More cardio!!.....don't want to kill my progress-buzz. Razz
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Post by Hguols Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:52 pm

Got 405lbs for two SOLID reps on the bench a couple days ago! No liftoff, and my spotter was just a decoration! HA!

Also, for the first time, did 295lbs on the incline with a bar. I had a spotter and managed to get 8 reps.

I thought about doing a 3rd rep with that 405lbs, but I figured I'd be
sore enough doing too. Sure enough, I'm STILL feeling it today!
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Post by Gandalf the White Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:38 pm

So compared to some, this isn't that great but for me it was exciting.

I'm walking for exercise until I can drop a significant amount of weight (I'm about 120 pounds over my goal). My circuit that I walk usually takes 50 to 55 minutes depending on how tired I am (I have to walk at night after my son is in bed, otherwise I don't see him).

Last night I did it in 43 minutes!
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Post by Through The Dark Radio Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:37 am

ishmael81 wrote:So compared to some, this isn't that great but for me it was exciting.

I'm walking for exercise until I can drop a significant amount of weight (I'm about 120 pounds over my goal). My circuit that I walk usually takes 50 to 55 minutes depending on how tired I am (I have to walk at night after my son is in bed, otherwise I don't see him).

Last night I did it in 43 minutes!

That's AWESOME!!!! cheers
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Post by Guest Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:43 pm

Really struggling to stop snacking on junk Sad

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Post by Driven Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:35 pm

same ^
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Post by Through The Dark Radio Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:40 am

Yeah, it's not easy especially if you've been doing it for so long. But it can be done. It just takes time and the resolve to keep at it even when you fail.
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Post by Guest Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:27 pm

I get irritable if I don't have something sugary. I will go out of my way to find something aaaaaaaargh.

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Post by Through The Dark Radio Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:27 am

Started exercising with Zumba 2 for the Wii . . . man, I forgot how much exercise dance really is Razz
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