<p>I cannot imagine pacing in front of the television, although probably pretty similar to the dread mill.</p>
<p>GMA had burpee demos this am as the one exercise you should do that works your entire body. They also discussed the “boredom diet”. Anyone else see it?</p>
<p>Sabaray- that is really outstanding. Enjoy those small JCrew clothes!</p>
<p>Bunsen- I hope the training and the race go well!</p>
<p>Ran 3.1 miles this am very early because we were supposed to go on a boat trip to Virgin Gorda and Jost. However, there is a huge rain system (it rained a lot of the night) and it got postponed until tomorrow. Will go snorkel later when it clears up some.</p>
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<p>I will do weights in front of the TV to watch a tennis match - usually only the French, Wimbledon and US Open get local TV coverage.</p>
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I’ve been going through a canister of this:
[Amazon.com:</a> Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Chocolate, 650 Gram: Health & Personal Care](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B007SYSQ7K/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368111384&sr=8-1-fkmr0]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B007SYSQ7K/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368111384&sr=8-1-fkmr0)</p>
<p>A little gritty but it doesn’t taste half-bad. Really low on carbs.</p>
<p>That looks pretty expensive too. TJ’s protein powder is basically a penny per calorie. It tastes good and works though. I can get ten calories per penny with a big package of small donuts at the grocery store for $0.99.</p>
<p>It sounds like what’s wanted from the shake is protein, not carbs. I’m thinking the package of small donuts is probably mostly carbs. BC, have you got an idea what you pay for grocery store protein (calories per penny) for a more apples to apples type comparison?</p>
<p>I think that my main protein sources are eggs, alaskan cod, tofurkey italian sausages, chicken, soy chorizo, and peanut butter. I haven’t done a protein/cost analysis. I usually do more of a protein+fat mental analysis. In real terms, money for food isn’t a big issue but I’m a metrics person and naturally try to optimize things and protein powder just stands out. The most efficient approach to calories is a 5-pound bag of sugar.</p>
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The chocolate flavor is about 1.1 cents per calorie. The vanilla flavor is a little cheaper a 1 cent per calorie. I’ve ordered a vanilla, I don’t know how good it is yet.</p>
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Boneless skinless chicken breast runs around $3/pound and has around 48- calories per pound, so around 2/3 cent per calorie.</p>
<p>Hi guys. Just poking my head in to know where I left off reading ;)</p>
<p>On protein powder, not cheap at all but I do really like Shaklee Shake, which is what I do for lunch. First reason I like em (beside taste) is that their protein is from NON-GMO SOY. The second is that in addition to some other nutrients, they contain chromium which is a decent metabolic adjunct. Thirdly, the protein hit with the combined vitamins seems to wake up my brain…sometimes ;)</p>
<p>Also, WOOOOOOOT to Sabaray. You go girl ;)</p>
<p>But what I really really wanna know is whether or not IDad has dropped TWO DRESS SIZES yet per Rachel Cosgrove … and we want PICTURES :)</p>
<p>I’m toning and getting long lean muscles – although I’m not sure how exactly you “lengthen” a muscle that is attached to bones at both ends…</p>
<p>My legs have had their little vacation day and it’ll be back to the basement later on. DB step ups to the weight bench is on today’s agenda. I might have horrifying flashbacks… 
Maybe I’ll go grab a big rock to put next to the bench just so I feel right at home…</p>
<p>Mountain climbers for the “finisher”. Yikes. This is gonna be like groundhog day…</p>
<p>The whole “fitbit” thing is a two-edged sword in the way it encourages people to conceptualize exercise. Yes, of course, moving around more is better than moving around less, but the reality is that low-intensity steps, even a lot of them, isn’t very effective once you get beyond the first weeks of couch-potato newbie exercise. And, once you get past that stage, simply doing more of the same low-intensity steps (like shuffling around in front of the TV) is going to accomplish pretty much nothing.</p>
<p>A heart rate monitor and exercising to get your heart rate up is going to correlate much more closely with effective exercise and is, therefore, going to be a better motivator for good exercise.</p>
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<p>Guilty!!! I think that pacing in front of the TV would definitely be better than sitting–kind of like using a treadmill desk.</p>
<p>I did 4.8 miles of run/walk today, intentionally working slowly to add some time into the neglected zone 2. Warming up again–85 right now, humidity building.</p>
<p>I didn’t weigh in on the fit bit thread. I do agree that if someone finds it motivating, then I guess it’s better than nothing. I completely agree that very low level energy outputs, like iDad said, isn’t really going to improve fitness or lead to much ( if any) wright loss, especially without significant dietary changes.</p>
<p>Weight loss that is ( typing on phone)</p>
<p>It’s the mental part of Fitbit that I think may be its achilles heel. Bottom line: you really, really want to get sweaty and panting a few times a week, even if it’s only for 15 minute workouts.</p>
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<p>Speaking of sweaty and panting… sheesh, the basement was rough today. I had to really push through my workout and just get it done. Actually, the lower body stuff (romanian deadlifts and DB step ups) were pretty good. I struggled with the upper body stuff (lat pulldowns and pushups). Got it done, but I had to work at it.</p>
<p>TRX mountain climbers as the “finisher” was just plain cruel. That got my abs burning and left me in the usual heap on the floor, head resting on my sweat towel.</p>
<p>Glad I got it done, though. I get all creaky and stiff when I go a day without exercise.</p>
<p>Gym Day</p>
<p>Pilates/core/ab stuff
kb swings
squats
push ups
deadlifts
jump rope</p>
<p>Getting kind of repetitive.</p>
<p>Upon completing my workout, I head back to the parking lot to discover that my car window has been smashed and my purse stolen out of my car. Police arrive and inform me that they come there every day and sometimes several times a day dealing with this.
Stupid of me to leave my purse in the car, no doubt. But it makes me hate this gym even more now. Manager entirely unsympathetic; “What? You’ve never had your car broken into before?” “Um, no…”</p>
<p>CJane, very upsetting! Sorry to hear this happened to you.</p>
Thanks, Deborah. I am pretty upset. Wallet with everything in it taken, house keys and address info in the purse, too.
<p>Having your car broken into feels like a violation. I bought a new car many years ago and it was broken into a few weeks after I had it. They stole the radio. $1,000 damage for something that would fetch $20 on the street. This stuff happens at the school our son goes to all the time. Just keep anything of any value out of sight.</p>
<p>There’s a YMCA in the city of our son’s and daughter’s schools. They had an armed robbery there a year ago. I’ve never been to that YMCA though I drive by it all the time and it would be convenient to use but I definitely worry about safety there.</p>