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going to the gym Jan 17, 2015 17:48:24 GMT -5 heatherly and a_muppet like this

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Post by smichal on Jan 17, 2015 17:48:24 GMT -5

Since I started my job I haven't had any time to go to the gym and I have gained so much weight. This week I tried to rearrange my schedule - work from home for 2 hours, then after rush hour is over, drive to work.
By doing this I was able to finish by 5 p.m. and I went to the gym 3x this week! woohoo!
I really missed it!
Let's hope I see some results.

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,017 Member is Online	going to the gym Jan 17, 2015 18:04:52 GMT -5 smichal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 17, 2015 18:04:52 GMT -5 You get out from what you put in. Good for you, Suzanne. A simple change of plan and you have freed up a lot of life time, and got on with your job.
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heatherly Administrator Maintain low tones! Posts: 16,394	going to the gym Jan 17, 2015 19:19:53 GMT -5 smichal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by heatherly on Jan 17, 2015 19:19:53 GMT -5 What is this place called "gym", I hear good things about it ;-) Anywho, the more you do it the more it will become part of your routine, so keep up the good work!!

Darth Nerdious Junior Member AKA SoldierMom Posts: 128	going to the gym Jan 17, 2015 22:53:36 GMT -5 smichal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Darth Nerdious on Jan 17, 2015 22:53:36 GMT -5 REMEMBER the general rule of 70/30! 70% diet, 30% Gym. GOOD LUCK!

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going to the gym Jan 20, 2015 10:12:29 GMT -5

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Post by sn000zy on Jan 20, 2015 10:12:29 GMT -5

I have been eating SO BAD lately. I find this always happens after the holidays. I haven't gained weight yet, but it's only a matter of time. I judge my weight gain by how well my work pants fit.
I have scaled back my eating junk food mostly, though I did down a bag of chips the other day...
I had to miss about two weeks of the gym because I got so sick and I couldn't breathe and I had to go to the hospital and have an oxygen machine on my face. Not fun at all. And a little embarrassing.

So now I am getting back to my regular routine. I also did a shift change in the middle of this.

Now that I can wake up around 8:30 every day, it has made it easier for me to go to the gym. I think I am going to go today soon. The only "issue" is that the gym is a 35 minute drive. When it isn't -7 out, I like to run. But it is just too cold.

I probably will end up going to the gym. If I don't, I will be bored.

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,017 Member is Online	going to the gym Jan 20, 2015 10:14:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 20, 2015 10:14:53 GMT -5 Didn't you get real toned not so long ago? I aint nagging, but you do have to keep on top of weight. Get stuck in, you know you want to.
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going to the gym Jan 25, 2015 11:07:53 GMT -5

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Post by sn000zy on Jan 25, 2015 11:07:53 GMT -5

Jan 20, 2015 10:14:53 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Didn't you get real toned not so long ago?

I aint nagging, but you do have to keep on top of weight.

Get stuck in, you know you want to.

I sure did cherry.

Then I got sick and the holidays came. Blah blah blah excuses.
I still look OK but I'm losing my abs (I think I am the only one who notices)
Anyway, I find this is my natural progression. I progress, then I slide back a bit (but not as far back as I did before I progressed) then I progress some more.

I'm back to going to the gym again. My muscles are achy which is great. I am amazed at the types of workouts I do now. I just give it my all when I work out which is probably why I am seeing such results.

As I type this, I am eating pizza :S

I do believe in eating healthy, but I think it is important to enjoy your favorite foods from time to time, though I must admit I am over-indulging right now.

It's ok though, I am back on the upswing despite the fact that I am eating pizza. My work pants are still getting roomier. I blame my week of poor eating because I was PMSing like crazy!

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going to the gym Jan 25, 2015 11:45:09 GMT -5

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Post by a_muppet on Jan 25, 2015 11:45:09 GMT -5

That's more positive.

There is a line between looking after your body and indulging it with pizzas or other goodies.

I have never managed a six pack, I am thrilled that I have some tummy definition, and I can still have the odd ice cream or pizza.

Seriously, I think at my age I would be foolish to think I could get a six pack without going OTT.

It is something I should have done years ago, as I would be able to look back on it with some pride, as I do with moving from obesity to slim.

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going to the gym Jan 26, 2015 11:08:50 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by molly on Jan 26, 2015 11:08:50 GMT -5

I go between three & five times a week (depending on my week) & spend about an hour there, doing cardio vascular exercises.

The hardest part is going, but once I'm there I just tune out to my music and try to finish a routine as fast as possible and get out... I can't stand the places.

That said, if I don't go for a while, I miss it.

Celebrated 'Burns night' (Scotland's national poet Robbie Burns) last night with Haggis, neeps and tatties (turnips and mash potatoes in Scottish slang). Washed down with a couple of Stout's and whiskey... so, I'll be wanting to get back to the gym tonight.

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going to the gym Jan 26, 2015 11:21:50 GMT -5

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Jan 26, 2015 11:08:50 GMT -5 molly said:

I go between three & five times a week (depending on my week) & spend about an hour there, doing cardio vascular exercises.

The hardest part is going, but once I'm there I just tune out to my music and try to finish a routine as fast as possible and get out... I can't stand the places.

That said, if I don't go for a while, I miss it.

Celebrated 'Burns night' (Scotland's national poet Robbie Burns) last night with Haggis, neeps and tatties (turnips and mash potatoes in Scottish slang). Washed down with a couple of Stout's and whiskey... so, I'll be wanting to get back to the gym tonight.

Are you of scots origin?

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molly Junior Member Buscando Posts: 234	going to the gym Jan 26, 2015 11:26:12 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by molly on Jan 26, 2015 11:26:12 GMT -5 No.... I don't think so, maybe; there's Celt in all of us isn't there?
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a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,017 Member is Online	going to the gym Jan 26, 2015 11:41:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 26, 2015 11:41:57 GMT -5 Almost certainly true if you are american. The Highland Clearances resulted in a lot of scots heading over the atlantic.
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molly Junior Member Buscando Posts: 234	going to the gym Jan 26, 2015 11:57:13 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by molly on Jan 26, 2015 11:57:13 GMT -5 Have you seen the TV show 'Outlander'... it's very good?
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a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,017 Member is Online	going to the gym Jan 26, 2015 13:07:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 26, 2015 13:07:51 GMT -5 I just read a review, it does look rather different. I will give it a try.
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