<p>deb922, I get where you are coming from. My sister-in-law is a little shorter, and even when she weighed 105 she was not svelte. It’s very frustrating to have to eat so little, but I’ve become convinced at more protein and more exercise is the solution to not feeling hungry. And health, really is more important than the number on the scale.</p>
<p>I had a nice day at the gym - steak planned for dinner.</p>
<p>I was going to start Week 8 of Show&Go but decided I’ll wait until tomorrow evening to do so. Today was an easy day of some Pilates and Power Plate exercises. Maybe a walk this evening when it cools down a little bit…</p>
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<p>I’m busy watching workout videos in preparation for new workouts tomorrow. I like to see the exercises and get the coaching cues beforehand because, during the actual workouts, I can’t really watch the videos – mostly just listen. I’m about to saddle up for some dreaded Airdyne intervals.</p>
<p>I gotta figure out what I’m going to do for next week. This week (Week 8) is the end of Phase 2. But I’m not sure I want to start Phase 3 next week because the following week I’m going to be out of town. I’m thinking I may hit the kettlebells hard next week several times throughout the week and then take a full week off before starting Phase 3. We shall see…</p>
<p>Whew… Airdyne Intervals. 22.5 minutes. Big box fan blowing on me in an open window (58 degrees outside).</p>
<p>Did the same short interval pu pu platter workout I’ve been doing:</p>
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<h2>3 min warmup</h2>
<p>10 sec fast
50 sec slow rest</p>
<p>Repeat for a total of five intervals, then rest til heart rate falls to 70% of max</p>
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<p>15 sec fast
45 sec slow rest</p>
<p>Repeat for a total of five intervals, then rest til heart rate falls to 70% of max</p>
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<p>20 sec fast
40 sec slow rest</p>
<p>Repeat for a total of five intervals, then rest til heart rate falls to 70% of max</p>
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<h2>2 min cooldown</h2>
<p>I am definitely in better shape than the last time I did these a month ago. I cranked the first set up to 98-100 rpm. The second set up to 88-91 rpm. And the third set up to 85-88 rpm. Heart rate of 92% of my max. Definitely panting like a dog and sweating like a pig at the end. That third set is tough. Glad I did it. Glad I don’t have to do it again… :)</p>
<p>BB - some fast running!</p>
<p>I did another small workout this pm. Wanted to stretch and get some good foam rolling in. 20 min on elliptical. Whirlpool steam sauna.</p>
<p>Homeward bound from S1’s graduation in Minnesota. Rain, rain, but at least no snow anywhere. I was able to fit in two short gym sessions at the hotel gym, but the machines were close to the pool, therefore a hot and humid exercise climate, even when away from home, prevailed. We did get a bit of walking around campus in, but added a weekend’s worth of restaurant fare, thus tomorrow I will start the old, real workouts anew after a week of coasting. I am very happy to have the kid all finished. One more to go!</p>
<p>Congratulations to the mom of the grad!</p>
<p>Just find out that my assignment is not due until tomorrow midnight 
Procrastination time!!! Went out into the yard and pulled some weeds, washed fir pollen and other crap off the back deck (yay, Stone Deck!), gave some yardwork instructions to Mr. B… What a lovely evening!</p>
<p>Yay, cograts, PlantMom!</p>
<p>Totally not exercise related, but I want to hear graduation anecdotes if anybody wants to share!</p>
Bunsen is fast!
<p>That’s why I need a rest day tomorrow, MOWC. I’m worn out just reading how fast Bunsen ran those 8 miles!</p>
<p>LOL, thanks, guys. I decided to run much faster than I should have just to see if I still could do it… after being sidelined with a kidney infection and some other crap.</p>
<p>Went for brisk walk this evening of approximately 3.5 miles. 55 minutes of cardio this evening which allowed me to work up a sweat without exerting myself too much…</p>
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<p>That sounds like a my kind of workout. Somebody should write a book of workouts that don’t require much exertion! :)</p>
<p>The Airdyne fixed me right up. My side was really sore – sort of above the obliques in the back, lower lats… I think I need to substitute something for the kettlebell cleans on fast-paced time workouts – maybe DB snatches or something – and save the cleans for when I can set up and do proper reps.</p>
<p>Tomorrow’s workout has plank position DB rows (like 3pt rows, only with the feet back in a plank), squats with one DB at the shoulder, and single leg deadlifts.</p>
<p>deb922, even at that “norm”, I calculated your basal metabolic rate at 1206 using an online calculator. So your caloric budget doesn’t leave any room to accommodate exercise.</p>
<p>In your case, I think I’d consider upping your caloric budget a bit and increase your protein and work on some core strength/resistance routines like planks, kettlebells etc. to “shape” without much regard to the scale.</p>
<p>Ps idad, thanks for the permethrine tip…I’ve used the shoe sawyer bottle now for my trek clothes since we have a super high population of deer/deer ticks here. Lyme disease is definitely something I’m not willing to accept as an unintended consequence of the hill :)</p>
<p>6 miles yesterday, 3.5 outside. I’m trying to decide if I should go with a new pair of shoes. The current pair has 237 miles on them (I feel like I just started using them) but I can feel more knee stress now. I think that we’ll see how they feel this week and I’ll grab another pair if they still feel a bit sore. It may be more running on pavement making them sore or it could be Friday tennis.</p>
<p>I did my stretching video too - I need to do it more often.</p>
<p>This is another hectic week (dentist appointments, car maintenance appointment, visit to town hall, daughter’s graduation, extra laundry to do and we didn’t get the grocery shopping done yesterday so we have to do it this week, meetings at work) so it’s going to be a challenge getting workouts in. I noticed that grass and tree pollen are pretty high today and in general.</p>
<p>My wife told me last night that I’m starting to look gaunt. I guess that’s one of the potential downsides to losing weight. It doesn’t bother me at all but I can see where some might not like the look. I have seen it in other people that have lost a lot of weight that are older.</p>
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<p>BC, I think this is likely the culprit for the soreness.</p>
<p>Back after a respite at our cottage - do we really have to come back to real life?!</p>
<p>Great to read the last few pages - some really, really great thoughts, suggestions, support - thumbs up!</p>
<p>Was able to get in a run on the beach. Dang, that sand/stone/gravel is a challenge!! Our beach (Lake Huron - Canadian side) doesn’t have as much “hard” sand area, it’s more soft/squishy which for me, made it more of a challenge. But the scenery can’t be beat! Two mile run and lots of walking. Also too much carb eating. Not awful, but different than my usual intake. Look forward to “cleaning out” this week and eating better - just polished off some low fat cottage cheese and fresh strawberries for breakfast.</p>