Any work out kings and queens out there?
 

I was just wondering who exercises regularly? How often (or not) and what all do you do? Tbelle you most likely will blow us all away on this one.:clap:

Guess I will start...I walk three miles a day at a brisk pace. I know I need to be doing more. Someone please motivate me with a great success story!:banana:

I don't know if this will motivate you or not Pokie, but here goes:

Over the last year I have lost about 35-40 lbs. The way I did it was:

1) No bread, sugar, or junk food. Now I do have my days where I lose it and just scarf it down. But I have cut it WAYYYYY back.

2) Little to no fried foods.

3) Very small portions of food. I cut the portions way back even though I never ate large portions, I still cut in half what I was normally eating. I almost always share an entree with someone when eating out.

4) Lots and lots of water. No soft drinks unless I have a headache. Coke was my enemy, not my friend.

5) Most importantly, KEITH MEADOWS, my trainer. I haven't lost a lot of weight in the last couple of months but good gosh I haven't lost inches. I weight train with him three days a week. The weight training is what I really contribute to the biggest part of my transformation. My legs haven't looked this good in years. Keith stays on top of what I am eating ( I hate him for it) and pushes me like I can't push myself.

I think Keith would say to you that you are going to have to really change up what you are doing. YOu are going to have to push your cardio to another level as in RUN! I ran in my pasture and yard this morning for 30 minutes. Hated it, but knew I had to do it. Then you are going to have to increase your protein and take your carbs way down. Find a way to weight train even if it's on your back porch. Some is better than none. Also, doing sit ups on an incline bench (make your husband build you one or buy one!) is a big help to the mid section.

Those are the things that came to mind first. I hope this helps. The trainer is great and I highly recommend it. I know there is a lady in Golden Meadows that my aunt used when she was getting ready for her wedding. She got great results there. I could get that name for you. Good luck!

ISAAC: If you try to wisecrack on this thread, I will open a can of whoopa## on you. Don't even go there.

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Bye, bye fountain of youth :rotflol:

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.

And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.

So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.

God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."

God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.

Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.

God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.

God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.

Then Satan created HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations).

Hey Pokie, I'd like to volunteer to take Isaac OUT!!! You can help if you'd like. Of course we both know that he is packing a whole lot more extra than you and I combined!!!!

You make all the fat jokes you want work out queen :laugh: It is all in vain is it not :rolleyes: The great leveler comes to all and so does the age monster ;) Go ahead and eat you happy meal with a super size ff :eek: Do not worry Belle I will not tell all your secrets on the board. I hope you have a great work out today :clap:

OH, it's not in vain. There are results. Some of you will slide down that hill faster than others of us!

Live every day like it is your last Sista !

I sure didn't mean to start an argument on this thread!:o
I already eat healthy for the most part. I just need to work on toning a little more.
Thanks Belle!:)

The weight training even if it's just small dumb bells at home will tone you Pokie. I don't like women with muscles, those body builder type of chicks, but I understand "tone". I am hoping to see it back one day!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Tone added to pizza dough ;) one day :rolleyes: Got to stop those happy meals and stick with low carb high protein. Don't get punched in the process :D

I'm hoping for the same! Congratulations on your hard efforts and weight loss...that is certainly inspirational!
I'm gonna begin again at home with weights and some situps and push ups too. I don't like going to the gym with other people's sweating on the machines and such!:sweatdrop: :yuck:

That's why I drive all the way to Blanchard...there is nobody there!!!! Good luck Pokie! You'll do fab u lous!

I look good and I don't have to do a thang! (ducking) ;) :D :p

You are right, Spaghetti noodles don't have to do a thang.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That would be "bean pole" to you madaam.

It is good to be healthy and work out on one hand and on the other nobody gets out alive :eek: The only way to receive eternal life is to shed this clay shell which is just a matter of a short time. Congrats to those that keep there clay shell in order. I just got off the treadmill I have been doing it every other day for the last three years and I hate it and love it at the same time. I guess I am addicted to the crazy thing. When I skip a few days I do not feel good.

Keep up the good work Isaac! Your ticker:heart:will thank you for it!:clap:

Yes Isaac it is good for the ticker and good to be able to keep up with the wifey!

I work out 5 days a week. 3 days with weights (MWF), 2 days cardio (TTh). Isaac is right in some regards. I've noticed that since I'm older I have to work out much harder to get the same results, AND I can't eat like I did when I was a young twenty something.

You should never mention Isaac on a workout thread. I do treadmill every other day but that is not much. Now Mrs. Isaac does the workouts and is in great shape.

I'm pretty mad at myself.. last summer.. I started riding a mountain bike.. got up to 6 miles a day on it.. drank lots and lots of water... lost 20 freakin' pounds.. I was on a roll. I spent that summer building a deck for our pool.. I was able to work away through 100 degree days and felt freakin' GREAT.

Anyways, I quit at the end of that summer riding the bike.. quickly gained back the 20lbs. :mad:

Definitely, it's not fair. You can work out for years and stop and literally within weeks your body will revert back to it's genetic set point..

I thinking the key thing is cardio and lifting weights!!! And yes if you stop but for a week you can tell instantly.

yeah this cold has ruined this week at the gym. funny, the older I get, the smaller my excuse needs to be.