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| I would seriously consider Weight Watchers. You can eat ANYTHING, as long as it's in moderation. They TEACH you what to eat to improve your weight loss AND how to keep it off once it's gone.
I joined AGAIN in January. I joined in 2009, and lost 50 lbs, but quit before I got to the maintenance phase because I thought I wouldn't gain it back. I gained 30 back because a little here and a little there can't hurt...right?? WRONG!
I have lost 18.4 lbs so far on the way to my goal of 54 lbs. It is SO easy really! They make it fun and easy, and you really can eat anything! | |
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| As for exercise bikes....I have a very nice recumbent bike. The seat is big and wide and very comfortable however I don't use it much....I like to do more of a total body workout than just a leg workout. I like to train with heavy weights. I have a big home gym type thing that I try to use pretty often. It has a bench press, overhead pull down, you can do curls, rows, leg lifts and backwards leg lifts and all kinds of other exercises. It was a $1500 piece of equipment when it was new but we found it used on Craiglist just 25 miles down the road from us for $400. The guy said he'd rather work out at the gym and wanted it out of his way. We were very happy! | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Used2B - 2014-03-06 2:08 PM As for exercise bikes....I have a very nice recumbent bike. The seat is big and wide and very comfortable however I don't use it much....I like to do more of a total body workout than just a leg workout. I like to train with heavy weights. I have a big home gym type thing that I try to use pretty often. It has a bench press, overhead pull down, you can do curls, rows, leg lifts and backwards leg lifts and all kinds of other exercises. It was a $1500 piece of equipment when it was new but we found it used on Craiglist just 25 miles down the road from us for $400. The guy said he'd rather work out at the gym and wanted it out of his way. We were very happy!
The recumbent is nice because you can kick back and read while you mindlessly burn calories. Exercising indoors is boring, kind of like riding in an arena all the time. | |
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Location: flatlands | Can't believe no one on this thread has said this yet: RIDE!!!! I do a Zumba routine every morning before work--sucks, by the way!-- for almost an hour 5 days a week. This burns about 400 calories a day and KILLS me. I watch what I eat, drink lots of water, and then log everything into an online calorie journal. After work, I beeline it home, and I FORCE myself to ride. I have ridden at least 3 times a week since January 6, even in sub-freezing weather/windchill. It is miserable sometimes, and I'm beat after going all day, but to long trot just 2 head 3 miles a piece takes about 40 minutes. That is a little over 400 calories, and it is far less painful than the workout I do in the morning. Plus, my horses are legged up, and even though it's been so cold this winter, I don't feel as depressed as I have in the past at this time of year, and I know it's because I am outside getting sunshine, even if it doesn't make me any warmer! I have stuck to this routine 5 days a week since January 6 and I have lost 15-16 pounds. I could easily be down much more, but on the weekends I am home with two small kids, and so I induldge and just eat whatever. ( I do still try to ride or exercise at least once.) I even had beer, chips, and queso last weekend. I just make sure to get right back with it Monday morning. I have read that skipping Mondays is a sure way to fall off the wagon. | |
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Location: OH-IO | the gingerbread man - 2014-03-06 3:26 PM Can't believe no one on this thread has said this yet: RIDE!!!! I do a Zumba routine every morning before work--sucks, by the way!-- for almost an hour 5 days a week. This burns about 400 calories a day and KILLS me. I watch what I eat, drink lots of water, and then log everything into an online calorie journal. After work, I beeline it home, and I FORCE myself to ride. I have ridden at least 3 times a week since January 6, even in sub-freezing weather/windchill. It is miserable sometimes, and I'm beat after going all day, but to long trot just 2 head 3 miles a piece takes about 40 minutes. That is a little over 400 calories, and it is far less painful than the workout I do in the morning. Plus, my horses are legged up, and even though it's been so cold this winter, I don't feel as depressed as I have in the past at this time of year, and I know it's because I am outside getting sunshine, even if it doesn't make me any warmer! I have stuck to this routine 5 days a week since January 6 and I have lost 15-16 pounds. I could easily be down much more, but on the weekends I am home with two small kids, and so I induldge and just eat whatever. ( I do still try to ride or exercise at least once.) I even had beer, chips, and queso last weekend. I just make sure to get right back with it Monday morning. I have read that skipping Mondays is a sure way to fall off the wagon.
We are moving the horses home as soon as the barn is up this spring so I cant wait to get back to riding! | |
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| If you like to dance and "get your groove on" check on the FB page Soul Grooves Connection. Â This is one of may favorite classes-not the hardest of cardio but some routines can get my heart rate up which is OK, not all cardio needs to be in the top zones. Â Here is a sample, fun class that is always packed. Â Love our instructor Tammy- very motivational. Â She posts routines on line so we can practice :).
Fun cardio
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Location: OH-IO | rodeomom3 - 2014-03-06 3:51 PM
If you like to dance and "get your groove on" check on the FB page Soul Grooves Connection. Â This is one of may favorite classes-not the hardest of cardio but some routines can get my heart rate up which is OK, not all cardio needs to be in the top zones. Â Here is a sample, fun class that is always packed. Â Love our instructor Tammy- very motivational. Â She posts routines on line so we can pracctice :).Fun cardio
Now THAT looks FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Three 4 Luck - 2014-03-06 2:16 PM Used2B - 2014-03-06 2:08 PM As for exercise bikes....I have a very nice recumbent bike. The seat is big and wide and very comfortable however I don't use it much....I like to do more of a total body workout than just a leg workout. I like to train with heavy weights. I have a big home gym type thing that I try to use pretty often. It has a bench press, overhead pull down, you can do curls, rows, leg lifts and backwards leg lifts and all kinds of other exercises. It was a $1500 piece of equipment when it was new but we found it used on Craiglist just 25 miles down the road from us for $400. The guy said he'd rather work out at the gym and wanted it out of his way. We were very happy! The recumbent is nice because you can kick back and read while you mindlessly burn calories. Exercising indoors is boring, kind of like riding in an arena all the time.
You hit the nail on the head. I have a recumbant bike because I have a bad tail bone from landing on my arse instead of my feet when a horse bucked me off and sitting on a regular bike seat hurts like a mother. I can scoot through 10 miles on my bike while reading my book or watching Kelly & Michael and the time and miles fly by.
I also hate riding in an arena. Its like watching paint dry. I would sure love one with weather like I've had this winter though - but get me outside when its nice. | |
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| rodeomom3 - 2014-03-06 2:51 PM
If you like to dance and "get your groove on" check on the FB page Soul Grooves Connection. Â This is one of may favorite classes-not the hardest of cardio but some routines can get my heart rate up which is OK, not all cardio needs to be in the top zones. Â Here is a sample, fun class that is always packed. Â Love our instructor Tammy- very motivational. Â She posts routines on line so we can practice :).Fun cardio
 That looks like fun! I don't know how she can remember the steps to the routine LOL | |
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| sodapop - 2014-03-06 9:02 PM
rodeomom3 - 2014-03-06 2:51 PM
If you like to dance and "get your groove on" check on the FB page Soul Grooves Connection. Â This is one of may favorite classes-not the hardest of cardio but some routines can get my heart rate up which is OK, not all cardio needs to be in the top zones. Â Here is a sample, fun class that is always packed. Â Love our instructor Tammy- very motivational. Â She posts routines on line so we can practice :).Fun cardioThat looks like fun! I don't know how she can remember the steps to the routine LOL
 Rodeomom, do you go to her classes? Or someone who does these classes? | |
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| I go, I move just like her, well, in my mind I do :). They are on the schedule twice a week. I do an hour of weights and an hour of Soul Grooves for cardio. The instructor in the video teaches the class, she used to be head cheerleader for the Houston Rockets and did all the choreography for them. She comes up with some fun stuff, only exercise class I am smiling while doing, wish all exercise was like that.
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