Tuesday July 16 Cardio & Cafe

Welcome back, Jennifer!

Good to hear from you Jennifer.  We've missed you!

Yes, it CAN be frustrating and yes you WILL overcome this. I too had to increase my exercise length and intensity. Psychologically I just could not do an hour so I do 50 minutes on the treadmill but at a fast pace and steeper incline. I also bought a heart rate monitor because I had no idea if I was working in my fat burning zone...found out that although I was sweating buckets my heart rate wasn't high enough. I discovered Zumba very recently and boy does an hour fly by. On Saturdays, I might even do 2 classes if I have time. Also sending you hugs!!!

B coffee, almond milk with protein powder
S Deviled eggs, cauliflower with Ranch dressing
L chicken salad
D BLT chicken salad
S quest bar

104 ounces fluids, 50 minutes on treadmill early thus morning, all vitamins taken

OK, I am convinced my computer is possessed!!  I posted a reply twice...last night and a few minutes ago, and it just flew away into thin air, without my touching a thing!!

Debra--I hope things are better with you today.  Plateaus are EVIL, and I am on one myself.  I usually vary my exercise routine, doing intervals on my bike (since I can't use my treadmill due to my back).  I increase the speed and resistance several times during my workout, and I also vary my food intake to confuse my body from the "same 'ol, same 'ol", adding a snack here or there.  It takes a few days, but works.  You mentioned increasing your speed and doing 2 workouts a day....that will get you there.  I know it's easy to get discouraged, but look at how far you've come, not just in weight loss, but all the habits you've conquered.  You give so much energy to this board.  I hope we've helped :)

Angela--not everybody (friend or foe) wants to see us do well.  Not saying that's the case, but the green eyed monster is alive and kicking!  If this person persists with the doughnuts, I'd 1.)  smile politely and refuse, then change the subject  or 2.) do as H.a.l.a. said and throw it in the trash while she watched.  I think the second choice would square things well :)

 

I didn't get my bike workout in on Tuesday...up since 4 a.m., ran all day to appointments and errands, then falling into bed way after midnight, only to be up again at 5 this morning.  My eats for Tuesday:

 

B:  none

L:  4 1/2 0oz lean beef burger on sandwich thin, 1 sl deli cheese, mustard, 1 tbsp each ketchup and relish

S:  1 oz peanuts, 4 ozs SF vanilla pudding

D:  grilled chicken leg and wing (skinless), 1 c cooked kale