Hi Girls and Guys - What's your exercise routine?

[blessed]

Tell me what type of exercise are you are doing to help increase the weightlosses you have experienced.
I have a Nordic Track that I exercise with a couple of times a week and an exercise ball.
What are you all doing?
Today is day #15 for me and I'm sticking with it WOW it's easier the second time around.

Ann

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Martial Arts . . . but with teaching I don't get the workout like I use to.

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[ReneeSC]

I use several different things because I like variety :)

Leslie Sansone's Walking Away the Pounds ( not a cake walk as it sounds )

Still in beginner's Pilates - ready to begin Romana's Pilates

Louise Solomon's Yoga-Pilates mixed

Tai Chi - just started yesterday.

Brisk walking when we can get out there... been on hiatus since foot surgery.

Lotte Berk NY - flab kickin' isometric dancer-like muscle building system. Oh... my muscles ( whhooo... you FEEL this one )

I'm still looking for other things I've yet to try. My youngest daughter, not the aerobic type, enjoyed Tai Chi with me yesterday.

T-Tap looked interesting!

[Nadhirrah]

I happpen to like to belly dance, not only is it a good workout it is a lot of fun.

[Sasha1200]

bikram yoga 3xweek
running 4x week
lifting weights 2-3 x week

[tglasco4]

Running 3x per week
Weights 3x per week(no more than 30 minutes a session)
One day off per week.

[NoGMO!]

sadly, exercise is a rare part of my life. I hate to exercise on purpose. I love to go for long (fast paced) walks and ride my bicycle around just to think and get "fresh" exhaust fumes, oops! I mean air - fresh air - but I don't go as often as I would like to cause my neighborhood isn't very pedestrian friendly. :( I probably/definitely do need more exercise even though I don't need to lose any weight and my energy is spring loaded. :p

[twinee1]

weight train 4 times a week, one day of Ball Exercises and Abs and Balance, cardio 4-5 times a week 30-60 min sessions, in form of Step, Elliptical, Treadmill if I cannot run outside and rebounder.

[theresaann]

this routine starts tomorrow, so I'm sure I'll want to share progress reports!

Monday-TTapp total body workout-45 min.
Tuesday-kathy smith lift weight/ lose weights II-upper and lower body-20 min
Wednesday-k. smith stability ball workout on same DVD, then yoga-60 min
Thursday-TTapp total body workout-45 min
Friday-k.smith, gluts and floor upper body plus abs-30 min
sat and sun off of structured exercise
walk dog briskly everyday 15-60 min.

I can't wait to get back in shape!

[fiddler]

My routine is similar to tglasco4's routine with the exception that my weightlifting days usually last 45'. I basically do what is taught in Click here - BodyForLife (http://bodyforlife.com/exercise/weighttraining.asp). Of course, I eat only RAW plant-based foods so obviously I do NOT subscribe to Bill Philips diet program.

I like this exercise routine because it varies from week to week. One week I do Upper Body twice and lower body once; the following week lower body is done twice and upper body once. So, on Monday after a hard upper body workout, I think to myself -- glad that's over until Friday :)

I do tend to run longer than 20' --- usually about 30 - 50 minutes.

[kmik]

Here's what I do:

kick box 2-3 times a week
run 2-3 times a week
curves 3 times a week

What I do find interesting is how much all us raw vegans exercise. How ever do we have the energy??? Hmmm, maybe there's something to this ;)

[meganthevegan]

run 2-3 times a week
weights 2-3 times a week
bikram 1-2 times a week

Running always boosts my weightloss.

[dreamrawalwz]

walk 5 miles daily
weights 3x a week
yoga/bodyflow/tia chi 5x a week

[twinyoga]

yoga-5-6 x a week
running- 2 x a week (30-50 minutes)
weight training- 2-3 x a week (30-45 minutes)

chasing after 19 month twins- 7 x a week for hours each day! :) (you should see me trying to change diapers, put on shoes, socks and coats...I easily break a sweat and burn calories...I call it my "cardio")

[twinee1]

What I do find interesting is how much all us raw vegans exercise. How ever do we have the energy??? Hmmm, maybe there's something to this ;)

That statement makes me smile. So true !! :p we are energizer bunnies !!!

[ReneeSC]

I whipped out my muscles ( not bare muslces.. clothed muscles ) right in Publix to my friend ( coming over tomorrow ) - ( wants to bring milk to balance a ph in her body... yeah... I have work to do ).. and I said that I didn't have to work any harder to achieve these as I have any other muslces when I was eating meat products.

We buzz...

[emmaann]

I am with Twimyoga!! My daily chores are my exercise!! From the time I get up in the morning until I hit the bed I am cardio "ing" !!

But seriously........I do run, swim laps and martial arts.

The energy is plentiful thats for sure!!

RAWESOME!!

smiles,

ac :D

[rawpriestess]

I don't exercise. I've tried it, and I don't like it.

However, I love to run with my dog, and play catch and fetch, of course I do most of the catching and fetching.

I walk in the gardens every day, picking weeds, chatting with wild critters, picking fruits and veggies.

We build on our home, decks, docks, walls, we hoist huge rocks, and wheel barrows, dig dirt, and compost, we are very active in our yard and our remodeling.

We are always building, hauling in lumber, carpet, windows, french doors, moving furniture, etc.

We love to dance, and we often dance on our deck, just for fun.

and the best for last:

My hubby and I are very active together (and that takes a lot of energy) and is so much fun, and no need to buy a gym membership.

[kmik]

My hubby and I are very active together (and that takes a lot of energy) ...

Time for Dragggon to blush again :o

[Carlene]

I love the outdoors, so I get as much of my exercising done outside. And since I personally don't like exercise either, right now my reasons for doing it are so I can be in top shape to enjoy things like hiking, kayaking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. Getting up in the morning to push myself is not my idea of a great wake up call, but getting up in the morning to scale a mountain with a group of friends is exciting. It's all a mind game I know, but that's what I have to do. I also do resistance training. How will I be able to hoist myself up that cliff with a rope if I can't lift my own weight?

[ReneeSC]

Resistance training - makes awesome muscles and you'll be surprised at how quickly it strengthens you're body and ability to finish tasks you previously just couldn't no matter what you tried.

I love resistance training. I do a lot of work with my own body weight...sans heavy equipment, and I've noticed faster results.
I'm still watching Romana's pilates, because they look hard :eek: , but Tai Chi, while being very fluid, is actually a low impact resistance training.

My arms have ached after doing Tai Chi. :)

I LOVE MUSCLES

[Angelina]

1 hr Cardio 6x's/week
Bikram Yoga 5-6x's/week

Leaving me no time for any other exercise!! Plan to start weight training again within the next few weeks.

[TA]

Pilates 3x /week
Walking 5x /week

And I just got my Budokon DVD, so will add that as many times a week as I can, probably 3x to start, then 5x.

[Goldenrod]

I'm a FIRM addict. ;) So I create rotations that are a mix of cardio, sculpting and cardio/sculpt working out 5-6 days a week. Actually, I'm turning into a rotation junky, as I've created a lot more rotations than I can use, because I keep finding or making up ones I like better.

[richyrich]

my favorite workout is p90x because there are so many options...weights or bands, plyomtrics (jump training) yoga, 20 mins of ab work..kempo,and one of my favorites core synergistics (mid body workout) ususally do this workout for 4-6 weeks then 1 to 2 weeks on the bowflex....once in a great while i go to the gym and do a step class or treadmill....but only once in a while then just for fun.....

[RawMomma]

I get up at 5:30 and do a short workout with hand weights, then I do the Lotte Berk dvd everyother day. On the off days I do just the dvd. They have 4 different dvd's (high round assets, basic essentials, hip hugger abs & muscle eats fat) so I route those also. Let me tell you when I get done I am shaky and weak. Which my husband says is a good thing. :)

[blessed]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to everyone that posted.
I will now get back off of my seat of do nothing and start to exercise.
I got a little lazy when I started my 100% raw eating and slowed way down on my exercising.
It's silly to think that exercise along would help me lose weight.
You all are so wonderful to put me back on the right path.

Ann

[misslinda]

Carefully managed running/jogging with some walking 7 days a week,twice a day. I estimate I am doing about 6 miles total in a day.

I'm recovering from neck and back injuries so looking forward to my usual 10+ miles a day...............one of these days :rolleyes:

I will start some strength training on Friday with my PT.

[Sass]

I happpen to like to belly dance, not only is it a good workout it is a lot of fun.

I just started bellydancing, OMG it's so much FUN!

[SparklePlenty]

I have lost interest in going to the gym to exercise. I am addicted to biking and walking almost daily, but want to do some weight training etc at home. Would you share with me what exercises you do with body weight? I would so appreciate it.
Good for you for doing what works so well.

Jan

[jesdenm]

I work full time, go to school full time, and have my son. I fit it in where I can.

Mostly - Mond & Wed right after work for an hour
Then some on the weekends, my son goes to boxing so I get to get in 45 min @ the gym.

[tglasco4]

I have lost interest in going to the gym to exercise. I am addicted to biking and walking almost daily, but want to do some weight training etc at home. Would you share with me what exercises you do with body weight? I would so appreciate it.
Good for you for doing what works so well.

Jan
Pushups, squats, lunges, pullups, crunches can all be done with bodyweight. If you are just starting I would do one or two sets of each only. Each of them can be looked up on the net so that you can be sure you are correct on the technique. Technique is the key to great development.

Peace.

Todd

[Sunset Glaze]

golly! i don't think one of you mentioned rebounding. doesn't anyone like to jump on a trampoline? i want to get one for christmas.

i dont any resistance exercise and i need some.

i do cardio about everyday tho just by sitting and relaxing in my far infrared sauna, i let it do all the work for me =) it's helping to make this winter a lot more barable than the last one! ugh! i hate winter!

[LeanGreenMachine]

Cardio bores me to tears....so

I do a hard 20 minute interval training program on my elliptical machine MWF and I lift weights (bench and dumbbells), alternating upper and lower body on TRSat, Sundays are for being lazy or doing things outside when it's nice. Right now in Ohio, it's 0 degrees and we're covered in snow and ice!

I also follow a 99% raw food diet (I add oil and vinegar to my diet).

[misslinda]

I'm making outrageous progress so i've improved my workout.


3x day, 7 days/wk of jogging with 2 hills---total time 1 1/2 -2 hrs. everynight i do a walk for at least 40 minutes



Oki doki Todd.............i'm getting ready for that 15 mile run :)

[livenraw]

I was out of it for awhile, because I'd get off late at night and wouldn't feel like going over to the gym plus I'd rather be outdoors walking, but it was already dark by the time I got home. However, I just got totally committed to exercising again (my 1st day back at the gym, I wondered why I had even let the gym thing slip up) So I do HIIT 3 x a week (I do HIIT for 15 minutes, slow down for 8 minutes, then do another bout for another 15 minutes - this feels soooooo good to me right now) and then with warm up and cool down, that makes it about an hour. Then I weight train 3x a week but for no more than 40 minutes. (it's usually about 35 minutes) And then I get in walking outside whenever I can and whenever possible. It's finally 40 degrees today so I might go do an hour walk outside today. I'd rather be outside than at the gym as I am an outside person, but if it's too cold, rainy or snowy, I'll stick to the gym. AT least now, I have my dh working out with me which makes it really fun! I'm just trying to get more toned before bathing suit season appraoches and what better time to start than now? (no need to worry about putting on weight since I don't eat junk anymore)

[ReneeSC]

sorry.. messy keyboard... body weight exercises; they can be things such as push-ups, sit ups .. or ab-ups, and using your balance, finding your center of gravity....and slowly exercising one muscle group at a time while in balance .... oh.. that can do it for ya. lotte burke is good with this, too. there's a leg, hip, ab, glute exercise i used to do all of the time to get off baby weight; go into the kitchen step back from the counter about 18 inches facing the counter go up on your toes while you have your hands or fingers on the top of the counter for balance rotate your hips a bit forward on purpose and lift one leg out sideways as high as you can go without painful discomfort..and push up to the ceiling through your heel. push up... push up.. push up.. until a bit weakened and allow that leg to go to the floor as slowly as you can.... rest... and switch sides. do this until 'muscle failure'. remember to push your energy -not- through your joints.. but consciously push your energy out of the center of your body ...that being your belly..... through your muscles. visualize this as you're doing this exercise. What makes this exercise work is that you do not grip the counter - i got to the point where i could lean towards the counter and balance on one or two fingers. you want your bodily muscles to hold you up and in balance. it takes practice. staircase calves; again, using as little support as you can... go up on one step of the stairs. slide your feet back so that only the balls and toes are on the step..leaving your heels to hang off. practice going up on your toes and then slowly lowering your heels and then up..and back down. go slowly..... use your bodily muscles to balance. Chair Thighs; while stitting in a chair normally, place hands behind your head.... raise your legs to hip height... pull your knees into your chest.. and push back out through your heels.. do not put your feet on the floor until you absolutely have to. and then... raise legs back up to hip height... and while smooshly your knees together, lower your legs to the floor once through your toes and once through your heels over and over again. back, ab, and leg toner; get on the floor with your back on the surface. knees are up, shoulders pressed into the floor, arms are flat on the floor, palms down. raise up your buttocks as high off of the floor as you can get it while also raising one leg pushing through that heel into the ceiling. push up.. push up.. push up through your buttocks towards the celing in slow, but small movements. you don't want your rear to touch the floor at all. switch legs when one is tired. there are so many!! sorry.. dumb keyboard!

[jaurequi]

Five Tibetan Rites
Running
Martial Arts

I'll be adding another sport soon...haven't decided which yet!
Fencing is looking good; however, another martial art may pull me in :)

[misslinda]

Livenraw: glad to see you getting back in the swing of things. looking in retrospect makes exercising alot more motivating............i do all my workout outdoors but looking into joining a gym again.

ReneeSC: you sound like the next Kathy Ireland ;) you really get into your workouts......I LOVE IT!


Jaurequi: how often do you run?

[Goddess_girl]

Tell me what type of exercise are you are doing to help increase the weightlosses you have experienced.


Ann

Does it count everytime I lift my fork?
Pineapple is very heavy!

[jaurequi]

Hi, misslinda, :)

Well, I was supposed to have cut back :o ... I'm currently running about 6 days a week again. I find it *very* difficult to cut back; however, I do know the setbacks of overtraining only too well! I'm best at 4 or 5 days of running if I'm regularly doing another sport to fill in my excess energy gaps! I just have too much energy and need to get rid of it or I will literally be up all night! But, at the moment, I confess to having slipped back into too much. I'll be cutting either my distance or my days...both are difficult! I run about 10 miles at a time; this is probably the only time I've really limited myself.

A fellow addict I see ;)

What is your favorite running shoe? I'm curious since you seem to be a distance runner; is that correct? I like to change it up, and I'm due for one now. I could use some suggestions for a good distance shoe that's comfy and durable. I also need good stability.

[misslinda]

Jaurequi: not an addict at all----just typical normal, compulsive, pain enduring runners as usual :p ;)

I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes, i am working back into my running having been out on injury for 1 1/2 years. i too use to be 10-15 mi runner but i ran everyday without rest days.....i just had rest moments. :) i always rationlized......."well at least 'm not sitting and watching tv for an hour!"


Shoes are the hardenst part for me...............i spent the last 2 months looking. seems like either you pay alot for a great shoe or settle for cheap quality. the base on the average priced Nike is not very convincing to me. my feet tend to feel comfortable in Adidas response----shape,weight and comfort. i have a pair of nike airmax that i have run to the groundd but i've gotten the best mileage so far..........most marathon runners seem to be loyal to Asics but again, my feet have never done well in them. NB feels like foam and have no cushion to them although they make one of the best walking shoes---running shoe is not their forté. that's how i feel about the shoes out right now---'bout you?

[cattzeye]

Hi,

Interesting topic, it's fun to see what others are doing for body movement. I always tell people who say they hate exercise, to just find something they enjoy doing that moves their body. I have been exercising in many forms, regularly for about 18 years. At 42 I feel better than I ever did in my 20's. I am healthier, stronger, and more confident in my body.

The exercise I do on a regular basis nowadays includes: cardio, such as walking, hiking the mountains, aerobics classes, and cardio machines. Also weight training, using weight machines, and also free weights. On occasion I will use resistance bands, to add a little something different.

I have also dabbled in some other things over the years. I was very into bellydancing years ago, taking classes at least 3 times a week, and ballet, several times a week as well. I was also heavily into yoga years ago, practicing almost every day. I really have missed yoga, it was such a huge part of my life, and I guess situations came up where I just didn't have the time to do it, and before I knew it several years had passed by, and I hadn't taken a class. I have been on vacation from work this week (and next week, YEA!), and took a yoga class the other day at the gym. It felt so wonderful to be in that space again, although I could certainly feel how tight my muscles and tendons have become. I do still do some poses on my own, but nothing beats taking a guided class. I really miss bellydancing and ballet, too. I wish there were just more hours in the day to do all the things I love, but that is part of life, isn't it? In order to do one thing, usually something else must be sacrificed. That is the nature of choice.

Anyway, I enjoyed reading about everyone's exercise routines. Moving our bodies is SO important, not only for physical health, but for our emotional and spiritual health as well. Our bodies are built for movement, and I feel sad that so many people deny themselves this basic necessity and pleasure. I work with people in their early 20's, who are mostly concerned with smoking, drinking and partying, and it astounds me that I am 2 decades older than them, and in much better shape!

Christine

[jaurequi]

...not an addict at all----just typical normal, compulsive, pain enduring runners as usual :p ;) ...?

O_kay?! Lol! Don't I know it. We love the punishment -- you gotta :D If it doesn't hurt you ain't doin' it right.

I, too, would rationalize, "I'm young; I can handle it." "I know I'm overtraining ~and defeating the purpose! lol~, but I *need* to run!"

i was out on an injury too. I got back out there very soon, though. I was lucky I had a surgeon who was a runner :). He totally understood me. He recommended I do as much as I could as soon as possible to build my bones and the muscle around my bones (had a spinal injury). He was incredible. Anyway, I know how tough it is to sit out when you're an athlete; so I sympathize with you. I started out walking, then sped up gradually (slowly); and it helped because at least I was out there. Eventually, I did a slow trot, then jog, etc.; went to the gym to ride the bike occasionally.
Were you completely incapacitated or were you able to do some exercise?

Yes, I find choosing shoes an ordeal. I think my favorite overall brand is Saucony. Unfortunately, my favorite model of theirs was discontinued about 4 years ago. So I still experiment. Not a New Balance fan, eh? :) I have had good luck with them; I've gotten a lot of their shoes. I think the value of one shoe versus another is mostly individual; we all have different needs and body, feet structure. Nike is off my list; wouldn't touch them. All the shoes are pretty expensive, but I pay for the quality. I mean, what else can I do? lol. Anyway, I'd rather save my feet than a few bucks if that's the way it has to be. I can't afford to damage my joints.
I think I've only tried Asics once...I think I'll check them out again and look at Adidas too -- do they have good synthetics? Originally, I bought synthetics because I'm vegan; but realize I prefer them anyway -- they perform better and longer.
Do you buy running socks? I love the double layer socks by WRIGHTSOCKS (http://www.tworoadsfitness.com/wrightrunning.html)
They are not bulky but keep the blisters at bay. They have an even thinner one there that I like for summer.

Thanks! Oh, and here is a good guide: CHOOSE YOUR SHOE (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=481).
THese guides always help, but I always find myself saying, "Yea, but..." ;) I'm more of a "normal" foot, but find characteristics in the other shoes desirable too!

[misslinda]

O_kay?! Lol! Don't I know it. We love the punishment -- you gotta :D If it doesn't hurt you ain't doin' it right.

Glutton for pain---YAhhoooooo!!!!! :p

I, too, would rationalize, "I'm young; I can handle it." "I know I'm overtraining ~and defeating the purpose! lol~, but I *need* to run!"

Exactly! we don't say we want to go running..............."we need to or we have to...!"

i was out on an injury too. I got back out there very soon, though. I was lucky I had a surgeon who was a runner :). He totally understood me. He recommended I do as much as I could as soon as possible to build my bones and the muscle around my bones (had a spinal injury). He was incredible. Anyway, I know how tough it is to sit out when you're an athlete; so I sympathize with you. I started out walking, then sped up gradually (slowly); and it helped because at least I was out there. Eventually, I did a slow trot, then jog, etc.; went to the gym to ride the bike occasionally.
Were you completely incapacitated or were you able to do some exercise?

YEp, completely..I had months I couldn't even sit up or walk for more than 5 minutes. WOW............glad to hear about your progress. So much better when you doc is a runner....mine is a cyclist so he knows all about the itch too.

Yes, I find choosing shoes an ordeal. I think my favorite overall brand is Saucony. Unfortunately, my favorite model of theirs was discontinued about 4 years ago. So I still experiment. Not a New Balance fan, eh? :) I have had good luck with them; I've gotten a lot of their shoes. I think the value of one shoe versus another is mostly individual; we all have different needs and body, feet structure. Nike is off my list; wouldn't touch them. All the shoes are pretty expensive, but I pay for the quality. I mean, what else can I do? lol. Anyway, I'd rather save my feet than a few bucks if that's the way it has to be. I can't afford to damage my joints.


AWWWWWWWwww i'm sorry, I hate NB :mad: I realy like those new $300 Adidas :D but i know i will be settling for some average........I go thru my shoes so fast that financially i'll settle for something in the 80-120 range. Yeah, I really think Nike is losing the purpose of their shoes. Ona serious notte though, I really want to see how my feet change thru raw......have you noticed a change in feel of your feet when running or needing less cushioning???

I think I've only tried Asics once...I think I'll check them out again and look at Adidas too -- do they have good synthetics? Originally, I bought synthetics because I'm vegan; but realize I prefer them anyway -- they perform better and longer.

It kills me all maranthon runners I have ever seen or talke to, wear Asics...........i'm beginning to think I have a foot/body problem. Hmmm. Honestly, I've never paid attention to "Synthetics" I just buy what feels and repsonds well to my running. I really cannot answer that question for you.


Do you buy running socks? I love the double layer socks by WRIGHTSOCKS (http://www.tworoadsfitness.com/wrightrunning.html)
They are not bulky but keep the blisters at bay. They have an even thinner one there that I like for summer.

Geeez, this is embarrasing but I buy cycling socks or the dir fit nike. I just love the look and feel of cycling socks. that is something i will have to improve. honestly, i have never had seating or blistering issues. even at 15 miles never did

Thanks! Oh, and here is a good guide: CHOOSE YOUR SHOE (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=481).
THese guides always help, but I always find myself saying, "Yea, but..." ;) I'm more of a "normal" foot, but find characteristics in the other shoes desirable too!

thanks for the wealth of information......i'm exicted to visit the link and check out socks! :) how old r u?

[theresaann]

this is what I am starting this new year:

monday-15 min ttapp workout, 20 min cardio intervals on step, upper body free weights (about one hour to do it all)
tuesday-15 min ttapp workout, 20 min cardio, lower body free weights
wednesday-yin yoga for liver/gall bladder meridians
thursday-repeat monday
friday-repeat tuesday
saturday-yin yoga for kidney/bladder meridian

check out ttapp.com for that workout-very excellent rehab and healing workout-realigns spine and opens lymph flow

check out "yin yoga" on google-really spiritual, RELAXING and stretching for CONNECTIVE TISSUES

I have videos to the moon and back and in the end, I still like just doing my own thing...go figure....

[jaurequi]

Ack! $300 for Adidas? Haven't seen those; but I think I'll look 'em up.
Some of the shoes in the $80-$100 range are good quality; and many times you can find the $150 shoes on sale for $70 or $80. I know it's expensive for the high-end shoes, but it's important to protect your tootsies! Not all the expensive ones are good, though price isn't always an indicator of quality!

I've only had foot pain issues recently -- got a bad pair of N.B. LOL! that'll teach me ;); but it's nothing permanent or too serious. Nothing before that except an occasional pulled muscle in the foot (isn't that a nightmare?!)
I did however, have ugly runners' toes! My nails were disgusting and bumpy, I always had missing nails, as they would come right off. I knew this had to be a dietary issue as well as overtraining; it took me a while to really get myself eating properly to heal them. They really, really, really have improved. They are mostly smooth and healthy looking; no missing nails (couldn't wear sandals!); no purple, red, and black nails! I attribute it mostly to my green smoothies -- my consumption of greens was the "missing link" as I've said here many times before, to reaching my penultimate eating plan. They absolutely balanced me. I was eating well, but was still out of balance; the smoothies were the answer. :)
I still need good support from my shoes; nothing about comfort has changed since cleaning up my diet.

I'm in my thirties; I've been running for about 17 years now...

The WrightSocks are great; very comfy.

theresann, that's pretty funny about the videos; I'm the same way -- I just can't do them! It's just too boring. I have to go do something. I often think I should start setting up my own home gym, but then wonder if I'll even use it!

[misslinda]

I've only had foot pain issues recently -- got a bad pair of N.B. LOL! that'll teach me ;); but it's nothing permanent or too serious. Nothing before that except an occasional pulled muscle in the foot (isn't that a nightmare?!)

Jaurequi, that's baffles me, i have never had a fracture,pulled muscle,sprang or anything to my foot. I did have caluses and occssional stinky feet! :D


I did however, have ugly runners' toes! My nails were disgusting and bumpy, I always had missing nails, as they would come right off. I knew this had to be a dietary issue as well as overtraining; it took me a while to really get myself eating properly to heal them. They really, really, really have improved. They are mostly smooth and healthy looking; no missing nails (couldn't wear sandals!); no purple, red, and black nails! I attribute it mostly to my green smoothies -- my consumption of greens was the "missing link" as I've said here many times before, to reaching my penultimate eating plan. They absolutely balanced me. I was eating well, but was still out of balance; the smoothies were the answer. :)


Smoothies were the missing link? Okay Okay, you can go back to wearing the NB shoes! ;)

I'm in my thirties; I've been running for about 17 years now...


I'm 30 and only been a serious runner for 12 years. Although, i want to startup cycling this summer.




theresann, that's pretty funny about the videos; I'm the same way -- I just can't do them! It's just too boring. I have to go do something. I often think I should start setting up my own home gym, but then wonder if I'll even use it!

You ladies here about the new "BODY" by Nintendo????

[Alwaystriving]

Running 3x per week
Weights 3x per week(no more than 30 minutes a session)
One day off per week.
Tod, I'm getting back into the weights. Do you keep your weight training to 30 minutes a session to avoid overtraining? What do you eat or drink after your workout?

I bicycle to work--20 minutes to and from. Planning on doing more swimming, possibly running.

[grubby little paws]

I learned long ago the key to maintaining my fitness committment is doing activities I genuinely enjoy. I used to think people on treadmills looked hilarious, so I took up walking ... then power-walking ... then race-walking ... then jogging ... and now I run. As my body grew stronger and the weight came off, my motivation increased by leaps and bounds. 4x a week I run the 30 minute trip from my house to the local Y ... there I swim laps for 20 minutes, then my water aerobics class is 45 minutes ... after class, I run the 30 minutes again to come back home. I do this twice a day, four times a week; once in the morning before work, and again in the evening.


When I tell you the weight fell off, I'm not kidding ... my old college roomie recently came to visit ... when I went to hug her as they all came off the plane, the poor thing didn't know who I was and walked right past me ... truly a moment to savor ehehe ... basically where exercise was concerned, the more I did it, the easier it got; the easier it got, the more I did it :p ... for me, I love the water, so I've gotta swim. I also run now (still a wet-behind-the-ears novice but I can hold my own) and am finding that equally addictive. Between swimming laps, water aerobics classes, and running ... yeah ... consider me done :D


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[ReneeSC]

ROTFLING@ GLP.. your signature is a SCREAM!!!

LOVE IT

[grubby little paws]

*lol*!!! yep, yep ... *adjusting cop shades and hitching up pants* :cool: ... it's dirty job but somebody's gotta do it LOL

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[tglasco4]

Tod, I'm getting back into the weights. Do you keep your weight training to 30 minutes a session to avoid overtraining? What do you eat or drink after your workout?

I bicycle to work--20 minutes to and from. Planning on doing more swimming, possibly running.

Generally I have fruit (breakfast) prior to my workout. If I am running I may have fresh fruit and also a fruit-date-nut smoothie for energy. I usually don't need to be as careful with my resistance training. I just have fruit and then workout when its digested (usually about half an hour).

After a workout I may eat another piece of fruit (a banana or two). The key for me is to make it efficient, which is getting the most out of a small block of time.

Peace.

Todd

[Leslie_L]

I do an active and strong 2 hour yoga class 3 to 5 times a week and walk on the beach while my dogs run 4 times a week. I would do both more but my work schedule does not allow it. I work 3 12.5 hour shifts per week add the commute and there is not much left of the day.

[Lcampio1]

i am new to this eating lifestyle and would love to get to speak with everyone in the future. i am also a vegetarian. i also have a question for the vegans, how would i go about making the transition from a vegetarian to a vegan?

[jaurequi]

Hi, Lcampio1 :)

Are you looking to go vegan or raw vegan?
If you're planning on going raw, are you looking for a slow transition or going 100% now?

[Cinnamon]

Although this changes probably monthly, right now my routine is...

Monday-1 hour step class and 1 hour weight training class
Tuesday-1 hour treadmill, 1 hour mix of recumbant bike and elliptical
Wednesday-1 hour cycle class, 1 hour treadmill
Thursday-30 min. weight class, 30 min. step class, 1 hour weight class
Friday-1 hour step class, 1 hour Yoga, cycle class if I want
Saturday and Sunday are at home using either stair climber, exercise bike, treadmill, rowing machine

Monday through Friday are at the health club.

I do lots of stretching, ab work, and Yoga at home too.

I love my exercise time and wouldn't trade it for anything, not even food. Yup, I'd give up food before I'd give up exercising daily!

[grubby little paws]

i am new to this eating lifestyle and would love to get to speak with everyone in the future. i am also a vegetarian. i also have a question for the vegans, how would i go about making the transition from a vegetarian to a vegan?Greetings, Lcampio, and Happy New Year http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/emoticonsgallery/1.gif





Vegan
Participant in a lifestyle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifestyle) characterized by 1) abstinence from use or ingestion of animal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal) products, and 2) avoidance of items tested on animals (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_testing). While vegetarians may not eat meat, many consume and/or wear/use animal products: milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, honey, eggs, etc. A vegan does not. Vegans also do not wear or use animal-based items(leather, fur, suede, silk, wool, etc.)



Raw Vegan
Vegan who does not consume any form of cooked food. Items like baked potatoes, stir-fried vegetables, and many types of (cooked) beans would not be eaten. Steam is also a form of cooking, thus steamed products are avoided.



Transitioning to veganism
Eliminate animal products as well as animal flesh from your lifestyle. Eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, leather items (sneakers, handbags, wallets, etc.), silk, or anything else that was made using animals or manufactured by animals would be avoided.




Hope this helps! http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/emoticonsgallery/smiley_aim.gif


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[lavendarJ]

I've got to rebuild endurance and strength. I did fall off the exercise wagon, I went from working out 6 days to maybe 2 or 3 times a month. I really have learned to like working out at home and will just start doing it at home. Previously, I was a student and used the university gym. I really prefer working out in the gym or another environment outside of the home. But, I am no longer a student and do not have use of the gym and financially, cannot afford a membership and so I have forced myself to embrace working out at home again. I do like pilates and yoga in the morning at home. It has just been a challenge as far as the cardio and weight training goes. Eventually, I'd like to join some sort of kickboxing class or something... I like the movements and the energy. I trying to get back on track.......

[tglasco4]

Greetings, Lcampio, and Happy New Year http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/emoticonsgallery/1.gif





Vegan
Participant in a lifestyle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifestyle) characterized by 1) abstinence from use or ingestion of animal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal) products, and 2) avoidance of items tested on animals (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_testing). While vegetarians may not eat meat, many consume and/or wear/use animal products: milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, honey, eggs, etc. A vegan does not. Vegans also do not wear or use animal-based items(leather, fur, suede, silk, wool, etc.)



Raw Vegan
Vegan who does not consume any form of cooked food. Items like baked potatoes, stir-fried vegetables, and many types of (cooked) beans would not be eaten. Steam is also a form of cooking, thus steamed products are avoided.



Transitioning to veganism
Eliminate animal products as well as animal flesh from your lifestyle. Eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, leather items (sneakers, handbags, wallets, etc.), silk, or anything else that was made using animals or manufactured by animals would be avoided.




Hope this helps! http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/emoticonsgallery/smiley_aim.gif


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I dont know. For me veganism deals simply with dietary issues and not my feelings or beliefs about animals. That definition seems to include things that are political/personal in terms of the treatment and/or use of animal skins. To each his or her own for sure, but I personally don't ascribe to that definition of a vegan, maybe Webster does :p .

Todd

[walkingcooper]

I agree with Ann...I'm finding it easier to stick with it, than the first time I went raw. It might be a stronger resolve, or maybe it's the "easier" detoxing phase. I haven't had the terrible withdrawl headaches like before. Haven't made it into the gym yet, but it's on my list. I'm a full-time student, and I also work, so I'm finding it very hard to fit in a workout time.

Best wishes,
Charity

"For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him."......Philippians 2:13

[aisah]

- dancing whenever i feel the need
- hard-core shopping, avg 1x/mth or every 2 mths - hope to have the stamina and endurance to increase this intensity to at least every fortnight :D
- laughing daily whenever there is a reason or no particular reason
- smilings as above
- huggings whenever opportunity strikes!!
- yoga daily - oh boy this is the type that works not just on your flexibility/balance but strength, stamina and endurance!! a good cardio workout too!
- meditation - exercise for the mind, daily
- and very soon rebounding!! I am a click away to purchasing it off the net!! bounce away.... BOING.... BOING.... BOING.... :p

[Over40]

I think I posted in the exercise section that I havestarted running. And to avoid embarrassment I hope it wasn't this thread.

But I am still at it 3-4 days a week. I cross train with a Schwinn Airdyne and am looking, this summer, at buying the new Schwinn hybrid road/mountain bike. Living in a rural area I'd like a nice road bike, but am afraid of tire problems, etc. Schwinn seems to have dealt with this problem...

I got a four mile run in the week before last (first time in ten years). Last week was finals (lots of correcting, grades, etc.) so I didn't have as much time to just run so I got on the treadmill and ran as fast as I could for two miles 3 times (different days of course). I also ski-ed yesterday and Airdyned Thursday.

I noticed yesterday my skiing was much better, legs stronger, and a lot more stamina since I switched from the weightlifting to the running.

For strength I do sit ups and push ups 2-3 days a week after a run.

I am sorry this post turned out to be so long.

Jon

[Shay]

Soccer, I play on a couple of teams...love it to pieces, but admit the transition to raw has made the after game get togethers a little weird...no more beer and pizza parties!
I also rebound everyday, such fun and it gives me an excuse to watch movies, I pop one in for 30 minutes and then pop it out....so it takes me a couple of days to see an entire movie, which makes recall a little strange, ( I tend to fill in the movie with dreams and whatnot, so "my version" of the show has fairly little to do with what most of the world saw!
I'd love to get into more running and back into weight training...
it's so cool to see what everyone else is doing with all their energy!
Shay

[Tamarind the Girl]

running 5 days per week (20 minutes)
weights circuit 5 days (25 minutes)

I live in NYC and the weather is so unpredictable that I had to get a gym membership finally. I replied to this thread because of a few things.

1] I'm struggling with raw! As soon as I started working out, I felt hunger on a level that raw wasn't satisfying. (I predict it was some kind of false hunger based on ingrained SAD misbeliefs). But... I started eating some cooked foods again once per day. Then twice... then... I was hardly eating raw at all. My weight has gone up three pounds, I feel heavy, and my skin looks terrible.

2] There is a sabotage factor to exercise for me. I think that if I work out, then I can have a little more of this or a little more of that. It's strange game I play with myself, where I am always the loser. I am hurting only myself and sabotaging all my efforts... all the cleansing when I first went raw... all the hard work I put in at the gym. I am not sure if this is the wrong thread to post this on, but I needed to post SOMETHING.

I went to the gym this morning and had a good workout. And now I feel vulnerable because I've had enough of my food/exercise games and will go back to being raw today. Of course, putting down the tricks brings the emotions flooding forth.

[Shay]

ah, I KNOW who you are, I'm with ya. The games we play with ourselves.
I do the same thing, try not to be so mean, like I said above, but at the same time, I want to treat myself, or think I can. Ha, I can't, it's a slippery slope back to where I was. I really want to follow this through.

The emotions are tough for me too....I've been FEELING so much lately. In general, just feeling. Lonely, and hurt come up often. Emailing acquantainces and getting nothing back is just killing me....where normally it wouldn't be such the huge deal. I don't want to come across as desparate, because that's not it, I'm just lovin' people and want to be loved back...make any sense? It's like I LOVE everyone now. So hippie chick.

~shay

[Curleedst]

I run 60 minutes a day and lift weights but my weight hasn't really budged. It is b/c I am not 100% raw and I love ice cream and eat it just way too much.

I know if and when I go raw the weight will peel off if I keep up this exercise routine.

[Curleedst]

I understand b/c I do the same thing. When I workout I am almost ravenous afterwards and feel that b/c I ran 6 miles today I can eat durn near whatever. I initially go for the raw fruit but after about 1 hour I am HUNGRY! A smoothie doesn't satiate it and downstairs I go looking for ice cream or popping something in the oven to fill that hunger that fruit and water just doesn't fill (at least that is what my mind tells me).

It is a never ending cycle and I KNOW I am sabatoging my workouts.


running 5 days per week (20 minutes)
weights circuit 5 days (25 minutes)

I live in NYC and the weather is so unpredictable that I had to get a gym membership finally. I replied to this thread because of a few things.

1] I'm struggling with raw! As soon as I started working out, I felt hunger on a level that raw wasn't satisfying. (I predict it was some kind of false hunger based on ingrained SAD misbeliefs). But... I started eating some cooked foods again once per day. Then twice... then... I was hardly eating raw at all. My weight has gone up three pounds, I feel heavy, and my skin looks terrible.

2] There is a sabotage factor to exercise for me. I think that if I work out, then I can have a little more of this or a little more of that. It's strange game I play with myself, where I am always the loser. I am hurting only myself and sabotaging all my efforts... all the cleansing when I first went raw... all the hard work I put in at the gym. I am not sure if this is the wrong thread to post this on, but I needed to post SOMETHING.

I went to the gym this morning and had a good workout. And now I feel vulnerable because I've had enough of my food/exercise games and will go back to being raw today. Of course, putting down the tricks brings the emotions flooding forth.

[Karen_in_FLA]

I get up at 5:15am, and do Slim In Six Monday through Saturday. I rest on Sundays. This is my 4th week, YAHOO!!! I don't plan on stopping at 6 weeks though. I'll be going atleast 8.

[Curleedst]

I wake up at 5 am M-F and run on my treadmill for 30 minutes.
I go to the gym after work at 3:30 pm and run for another 30 minutes on treadmill and 30 minutes of weight lifting

On Saturdays I will run 1 hour consistently on the treadmill.

I would love to incorporate more variety but I love the running. Plus I need to burn the calories from all of the food I eat.

[Krimmin]

I'm a FIRM addict. ;) So I create rotations that are a mix of cardio, sculpting and cardio/sculpt working out 5-6 days a week. Actually, I'm turning into a rotation junky, as I've created a lot more rotations than I can use, because I keep finding or making up ones I like better.


I LOVE The FIRM too!!! Once you start, you can't stop! ;) Nice to see another Firmmy! What series to you enjoy most?! I'm definitely lovin' the TransFIRMER!!!

[rawfigure]

Wow I am so Impressed. You all awesome in your exercise routines. Wahoo !
Energy galore here !!