<p>@abasket - ewwww… what is it with some people these days that think that’s appropriate. Not that it matters, but did you catch anyone else looking at this woman with a look of disgust? I’m wondering where she got the idea that it would be OK to dress that way at the gym?</p>
<p>Hey, if you’re going to go for it, go for it. Strap on a second one in purple for a little extra hoisting power, slap on a jaunty red cap, and get everyone in a Jenny Joseph frame of mind. </p>
<p>^^ Love that outfit idea! We used to always, always run in just our sports bras and shorts/skirts in the summer. It just felt better to have as little on as possible. I think I looked fine. I don’t do it anymore unless it’s really early in the morning and really hot! </p>
<p>Re: the TRX. That’s a thought. Even try the free class once and if I like it I bet I could arrange a personal session to get more comfortable.</p>
<p>The gym was “sort of” quite at the time of the sports bra debatical- after lunch but before the after work crowd -, but the young man next to her was probably in his early 20s . He was probably thinking, “that could be my grandmother !!” </p>
<p>I’m sure people laugh at me for some of the age-inappropriate stuff I wear hiking. But, I don’t do shirtless, don’t do tank tops, and don’t do running shorts less than 5 inches.</p>
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<p>Back to the basement as my quads finally simmered down. Good solid workout. Punched the clock. Single leg squats standing on the weight bench were good. I’m making slow, but steady progress with those. I think it’s the world’s hardest exercise.</p>
<p>Made my new Pork Chops Pizzaolia again tonight, braising on the stove while I worked out. Yummm…</p>
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<p>Just realized from the other thread that today is my sixth anniversary of the day I quit being a nicotine junkie. That means it’s also the fourth anniversary of the day I started eating less, moving more, and a journey of getting more fit.</p>
<p>Doesn’t it feel good to look back and think about where you were then and where you are now and know you have made changes in your lifestyle and health that have endured the test of time! Congrats on 6 years of health and fitness.</p>
<p>Happy Anniversaries, iDad. You really are an inspiration and your knowledge is incredible. I appreciate it.</p>
<p>Back to the gym today–workout with trainer consisted of TRX workout (rows, push-ups, curtsy squats, triceps, and lunges). After each TRX exercise I did stair climbing 2 flights 3X. My legs are really feeling it after my hike up the mountain. Decided to do a restorative yoga class at the end of the day. It was a great class but I have such a hard time focusing on the yoga–I’m making “to do” lists and planning dinner. I’ve really got to work to get myself just to focus on the breathing. Congratulations on your milestones, Idad! Glad you’re back to the gym PG.</p>
<p>Well done, Idad. I have not yet succeeded at maintenance but am inspired by your story.</p>
<p>I have an exciting tidbit of news to share today, too. 
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<p>What could it be? It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a Garmin Forerunner 10 on its way here! Yippee! Let’s hope I’ll be able to figure out how to make the thing work…</p>
<p>Yay, Deborah. You’ll love it. </p>
<p>I’m somewhat obsessed with my Garmin. I almost feel as if my runs and walks don’t really count if I can’t log them in the computer when I’m finished. You’ll enjoy it DebT</p>
<p>Yeah, I got a Low Battery warning on my Garmin just as I was starting my workout today and had to do deep cleansing breaths to keep from having a panic attack. :)</p>
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<p>It’s gotta be snow that gobsmacks the legs like that. That’s my story…and I’m sticking to it! Seriously, though, I was sore the last couple of days in places that I am not usually sore from hiking.</p>
<p>Happy anniversary, idad!</p>
<p>Can’t decide who takes the cake: Teri’s peep show dude or abasket’s jiggly sweatpants wearing lady of Walmart! Ewww in both situations. Oh things we see at the gyms! I wear bra tops/shorts combo only when I exercise in the comfort of my own house (since Mr has seen me looking much worse, I figured it would not negatively affect him 
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When I run in public, a floppy tank top is a must, but if I have to run in Maui, then all bets are off (I make sure there is nothing shining through and the thing looks like a cropped top). Kind of like this: <a href=“http://www.brooksrunning.com/Versatile-Bra/220421482.025,default,pd.html#start=12”>http://www.brooksrunning.com/Versatile-Bra/220421482.025,default,pd.html#start=12</a> I would never dare to show up in my Anita bras in public since they look like… ahem… bras.
A side note: I estimate that 90% women I encounter on the running trail wear wrong bras - mostly with inadequate support. It is painful to see all the jiggling, and without any doubt it hurts them, too!
Off to the gym to run 5 on the fancy-schmancy Precor - Lulu shorts and Anita bra covered with this: <a href=“http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/tanks-no-support/Run-Tame-Me-Tank”>http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/tanks-no-support/Run-Tame-Me-Tank</a></p>
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<p>Maintenance is it’s own challenge for sure. The biggest hurdle is finding ways to stay motivated when you no longer have the reward of the scale going down or fitting into smaller pants. And, to make it work with less than the same level of intensity often seen during aggressive fat loss.</p>
<p>The experts are pretty clear that building and/or maintaining lean muscle mass is a critical part of maintaining lower body fat. The Catch 22 problem with dieting away muscle (starvation diets) is that you end up with a body that doesn’t burn calories throughout the day. Not bodybuilder muscle, but every ounce of lean muscle any of us can add (after turning 39) is going to pay big dividends in staying lean (and healthy).</p>
<p>My daughter told me my favorite workout clothing (a tank top and torn shorts) was disgraceful and that I couldn’t come to her gym dressed like that. So she bought me some lulu yoga shorts and sleeveless tee shirts. She was right. I feel so stylish now ;).</p>
<p>I hate it when I forget to check the charge on my Garmin 800 before a ride and the battery dies mid ride losing all the stored metrics. I’ve become so technology fixated to monitor my ride performance. Part of what makes my cross bike so much fun is that there’s no Garmin, no bike computer, no heart rate monitor, just the fun of riding.</p>
<p>Which kind of relates to the comments about adherence to a routine once goals have been achieved. It’s so important to develop a foundation for intrinsic motivation that can build on extrinsic motivation. Weight loss, body dimensions and composition, achievement of health goals are all important extrinsic motivators that carry a person through the difficulties of adherence to a new fitness regimen. The enjoyment of the feeling of moving your body, the rush of endorphins, the sense of competence, taking time to escape and clear your mind, a sense of play and adventure, can be powerful intrinsic motivators that keep things from getting stale after your initial fitness goals are met. So try to make your workouts fun. Do things you enjoy and that just make you feel good.</p>
<p>MNK, you raised a very thoughtful and caring daughter. :)</p>
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<p>Which is what it’s all about! Seriously, though… that’s all part of the motivation. It’s fun to wear clothes that I couldn’t have even considered a couple of year’s ago. This is the [little number](<a href=“http://cdnmedia.marmot.com/images/product/hires/83610_1414_f.jpg”>http://cdnmedia.marmot.com/images/product/hires/83610_1414_f.jpg</a>) I’m wearing hiking tomorrow. Can you image that on an ol’ fat guy? Me, neither…</p>
<p>I completely agree about making fitness and exercise fun as a way to keep it sustainable over the long haul. For some of us, that includes making it about playing with toys. Getting outdoors for some kind of activity is a big help, too.</p>
<p>Happy Anniversary, idad!
I can attest its the snow, btw it’s just not a normal resistance pattern. I don’t get DOMS when I’m doing it every day because my legs are now conditioned for it but if there’s an extra big storm and I’ve skipped a day I will notice it.
I just wish I could properly habituate something as effective for my STOMACH muscle definition the crazy schedule this month has virtually sidelined my plank and kettlebell work because I just don’t have the juice by 9 or 10 pm. Once the studios are moved and I save commute time I may be able to fit it all in in the a.m.</p>
<p>Terri and Abasket, I think you should introduce the sauna guy and tat-slinger. They might be very compatible in their clothing optional approaches to gym conduct ;)</p>
<p>Michael- that completely sounds like something a kid would say to a parent! iDad- love the Marmot you are wearing today. My green one came yesterday. May try it out later today. If it isn’t raining/snowing, some of us are supposed to walk the 5K course for our company 5K to map it out. </p>
<p>Got outside this morning for 3.1 slow miles- but at least it was OUTSIDE! It is cloudy and dry, but schools are closed today because there MIGHT be some snow dusting mid-day. I know it sounds funny, but after what happened in Atlanta, no school districts are taking a chance on not being able to get the kids home if weather moves in during the day.</p>