Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes

[unh_hockey]

The new year is coming, and I wanted to start the new thread for this year.

I was amazed at the dedication by the folks who stuck with it all year. Admittedly, that helped me push myself a little at the gym knowing others weren't letting up on their routines at all. We should post a few goals and see how the follow through is in 2010.

Here are mine

1- Do a full mile in lunges. I am up to about one third of a mile, so the plan is to increase the distance each month.

2- Lower my body fat. Diet is key here, but hard to follow at times. The best one can do is keep good snack foods on hand whenever you need them. The only thing as bad as eating too much is not eating enough during the day. A tentative goal by years end is about 180 lbs but cut

3- Find hockey to play. The hardest thing about moving from New England is forgoing the ability to play on a regular basis.

To get this thing started is a quote I snagged from one of my friends on facebook.

Do you remember why you play, or has it been too long? Is it because you've worked too hard to get where you are, or because you love to be part of a team? Is it because you don't want to let anyone down, or yourself? Somewhere behind the athlete you've become, the hours of practice, the coaches who pushed you, the teammates who believed in you, and the fans who cheered for you, is the little boy who picked up a stick-who fell in love with the game and never looked back. Play for him.

 

[Dirty Bottles]

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Good start UNH.

My goals:

5) Train hard but smart. I can't accomplish my biggest goal if I'm injured.

4) Run a sub 1hr 45min half marathon

3) Improve personal best at Half Iron distance (currently 5 hrs 15 min)

2) Complete the run portion of a half iron tri in 2 hours or less

1) Finish Ironman Wisconsin on 9/12/10.

 

[dave29]

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I got married in 2008 and lost about 40 pounds for my wedding. In 2009 I was able to maintain it. Here are my goals for 2010:

1. I would still like to lose about 10-15 pounds.

2. Stay in shape by exercising at least 3 times a week using my bowflex and bowflex treadclimber.

3. I still have a weakness for portion control so I need to continue to work on that as well.

Good luck to everyone in 2010!

 

[Case_04]

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1- Lose the rest of the weight. Have lost 140. Probably could lose 40 more or so to be in my best shape for running.
2- Break 25:00 in the 5K. This shouldn't be too tough. PR right now is 27:02 and I've only been running for a couple months. But 25:00 is a nice even number to use as a goal. Should hoepfully do this in the spring.
3- Win the Clydesdale 226+ division in my first 10K on February 28th. Likely will need to go under 55:00 at least to do that, but I think I can... just might be tough in my first race of that distance.
4- Run my first half marathon, probably in the fall, under 2:00:00.

 

[Patman]

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Targeted 2010 Goals:

1) Lose at least 50 pounds
2) Get off of BP medication
3) Make sure muscle mass doesn't atrophy too much due to weight loss
4) Transitition over to bringing meals to work... possibly adapt to alternative meal regimen (4-5 meal a day plan)
5) Get a bicycle and learn the area (which isn't necessarily a fitness goal).

 

[MissThundercat]

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2010 goals:

1. Get myself back to at least 170 lbs the healthy way. More olive oil, more almonds, walnuts, and pecans, try eating avocados, frequent snacks, etc.

2. Eat more organic/whole foods.

3. Sub 5-hour marathon; can't decide whether I'm racing Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, or Grand Rapids.

4. Develop an actual running schedule, one that includes intervals, hills, tempo work, long runs, and rest.

5. Try yoga or Pilates.

6. Train smarter; no sense in getting hurt...

 

[Sloe Gin]

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happy to see people are sticking with it. I know that there are motivated people amongst us and I hope that we all keep it up.

That said, my goals for 2010:

1. 2 triathlons minimum. A sprint and an Olympic

2. Complete Las Vegas 1/2 marathon

3. Complete the Bolder Boulder 10K with a respectable time

4. Complete an open water 1.2 mile swim (or 2.4 if I'm ready)

Each month I will be roadmapping my way to my zenith, which is the Rattlesnake Olympic Triathlon on August 14th.

January:

- Run minimum 6 miles every week
- Swim 800 meters twice a week
- Ride bike once a week, or at least 45 minutes on the stationary bike

 

[pardonme]

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I've gotten serious about losing weight recently and it has worked. For next year I'd like to be max 165 by the NYC triathlon in July (already below 175 from closer to 180 a few weeks ago) and keep that off the rest of the year. I want to finish the NYC tri olympic distance in under 3 hours (maybe closer to 2:50), and at least one other triathlon this year. Otherwise I just want to eat healthier and stay active.

 

[MissThundercat]

Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes

2010 goals:

1. Get myself back to at least 170 lbs the healthy way. More olive oil, more almonds, walnuts, and pecans, try eating avocados, frequent snacks, etc.

2. Eat more organic/whole foods.

3. Sub 5-hour marathon; can't decide whether I'm racing Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, or Grand Rapids.

4. Develop an actual running schedule, one that includes intervals, hills, tempo work, long runs, and rest.

5. Try yoga or Pilates.

6. Train smarter; no sense in getting hurt...

Going to add one more goal to this list:

Go to bed earlier and sleep a little longer.

 

[BUT09]

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So in 2009 I dropped 15 lbs, doubled the reps and/or weight I could do on pretty much every exercise, and tried out for and made a C-Level womens' hockey travel team.

My goals this year:

1. Lose another 5-10 lbs. Granted, I really don't care if I actually lose the weight, since I'm 115 lbs at 5'-2", but I would like to lose the rest of the belly fat I have.

2. Improve my core - it's definitely the weakest part of my body.

3. Find a co-ed open hockey in my area to supplement the once-a-week practice and once-a-week games for my team. I miss Boston, where I could play 7 days a week!

4. No more junk food. Or diet coke. I mean it this time.

5. Get to the gym on a more consistant schedule. At the moment I'm doing 2-3 times a week on top of hockey, but I would really like to be able to create and stick to a 4-5 times a week schedule.

6. Maybe make the B-Level team next season. I'm torn, because I really like the women on the C team, but I think if I push myself I could definitely improve enough to make it, since the coach told me I was one of two "bubble" players this year.

That's it for now. I'm sure I'll think of more later.

 

[huskyfan]

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I've really got to do something. I've been eating myself silly the last couple of months.

 

[Malts18]

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3) Make sure muscle mass doesn't atrophy too much due to weight loss

Pat, this should not be an issue at all. Just like the ppl on the Biggest Loser, the quickest and most sure-fire way to lose weight is to lift weights.... a lot. Join a gym near your house (prob will run you $15 to $20 a month). Then, I would get a personal trainer to train you for an hour a week (or more if you can afford it). The gym will have personal trainers on staff. Typically you can get one for btwn $10-$20/hr if you talk to them. Explain what you can afford. They WILL find someone who will work with you for what you can afford.

The trainer is very important as he/she will give you the tools to work out on your own, also. They will show you the proper way to use the machines, free weights, and cardio machines. They will help you set up an excerise plan with your goals in mind. They can also help with your diet..... that is critical too.... calories in and calories out. Always keep that in mind. If I eat two pieces of pizza, what am I taking in? That needs to burn off.

Weightlifting is very very important to weight loss. It kicks up your metabolism greatly and also helps burn fat. Never think that weightlifting might be bad for weight loss... it is incredibly good for it.

 

[Malts18]

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Going to add one more goal to this list:

Go to bed earlier and sleep a little longer.

Extremely underrated. Sleep is massively important.

 

[Patman]

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Pat, this should not be an issue at all. Just like the ppl on the Biggest Loser, the quickest and most sure-fire way to lose weight is to lift weights.... a lot. Join a gym near your house (prob will run you $15 to $20 a month). Then, I would get a personal trainer to train you for an hour a week (or more if you can afford it). The gym will have personal trainers on staff. Typically you can get one for btwn $10-$20/hr if you talk to them. Explain what you can afford. They WILL find someone who will work with you for what you can afford.

The trainer is very important as he/she will give you the tools to work out on your own, also. They will show you the proper way to use the machines, free weights, and cardio machines. They will help you set up an excerise plan with your goals in mind. They can also help with your diet..... that is critical too.... calories in and calories out. Always keep that in mind. If I eat two pieces of pizza, what am I taking in? That needs to burn off.

Weightlifting is very very important to weight loss. It kicks up your metabolism greatly and also helps burn fat. Never think that weightlifting might be bad for weight loss... it is incredibly good for it.

I hear you... I don't want to go the personal trainer route because I think its superfluous and $$$. The only thing I probably seriously need is a serious exercise plan.

Right now I mix between the gym at work (which I'm paying $12.50/2 weeks for) and the gym in the apartment complex (free-weights, machines, cardio, no barbells).

I've never watched the biggest loser. I'm quite skeptical about the idea that they use weight training to lose weight on their show. As far as I understand it isn't cardio the quicker route to success? The biggest loser seems to have dramatic weight loss type results more endemic of cardio routines (and liquid diets) and that any resistance based methods would be nested within a cardio framing rather than a strength training. In other words, lifting a weight 100 times as opposed to 4 sets of 5 or 10.

edit: I'm under the impression that in most cases where you see weight loss you will also see muscle loss unless you stick to weight training... but the trade is that you don't lose as much weight as you sacrifice the cardio. Right now I try to as a goal do weight training at least 3 times a week (working multiple groups when possible) and then cardio at least twice... mostly on the bike since its easier to go for a duration on biking than say running or elliptical.

 

[Patman]

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1. Lose another 5-10 lbs. Granted, I really don't care if I actually lose the weight, since I'm 115 lbs at 5'-2", but I would like to lose the rest of the belly fat I have.

Would seem to me that'd it be better to build up muscle since you are already fairly light... and if your playing hockey that'd be more helpful. IIRC, wasn't Quiz in her top training at some average height (5'6"ish?) and 160 pounds... I remember that because it was kinda freakish (no offense, Quiz) but if you are in shape and that's how the numbers line up then no big deal.

 

[Lady wore Black]

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2010 goals:

1) Make it mandatory to go to the gym a minimum of 4 days a week.
2) Lose 50+ pounds.
3) Start a more steady diet by adding more fruits and veggies.
4) Laying off the beer intake.

 

[MissThundercat]

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Raced the Sgt. Preston 6 mile this morning in 1:05:26. Dead last (11/11) in my age group, but at least I finished. As for Block House Hill, it was really nothing at all. The climb is a bit difficult, but the descent is fairly quick and I was on flat land for the rest of the race.

 

[BUT09]

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Would seem to me that'd it be better to build up muscle since you are already fairly light... and if your playing hockey that'd be more helpful. IIRC, wasn't Quiz in her top training at some average height (5'6"ish?) and 160 pounds... I remember that because it was kinda freakish (no offense, Quiz) but if you are in shape and that's how the numbers line up then no big deal.

Yeah, I completely agree. I'm way more interested in building muscle mass and losing fat than losing pounds. I don't care what I weigh, as long as I feel like I look good and am fit and healthy. It's just hard to get out of the sick mentality that most women grow up around where it is the number on the scale that matters. Even if you are thin and muscular, it is hard to tell people you are 5'-2" and 135 or 140.

I mean, I think guys grow up with it too, but it's a little different, especially if you are already skinny. All my brother wants to do is gain weight.

 

[collegehcky2]

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1. Have a consistent workout schedule.

2. Lose some fat, put on muscle.

3. Stay right around my current weight.

4. Get on the bike a bit more often.

5. Bring down my mile to below 6 minutes.

 

[Patman]

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Yeah, I completely agree. I'm way more interested in building muscle mass and losing fat than losing pounds. I don't care what I weigh, as long as I feel like I look good and am fit and healthy. It's just hard to get out of the sick mentality that most women grow up around where it is the number on the scale that matters. Even if you are thin and muscular, it is hard to tell people you are 5'-2" and 135 or 140.

I mean, I think guys grow up with it too, but it's a little different, especially if you are already skinny. All my brother wants to do is gain weight.

As a big guy I feel like I'd break girls that are too small. But yeah, its easier to see what one feels is an obvious imperfection where the obvious answer is "if I lose weight that eliminates the imperfection"... the idea that the body can reconstitute itself in different manner isn't usually obvious.

Then again I watched an obviously cute bartender check herself for imperfections in the mirror 3 times in a span of an hour. I don't pretend to understand women but I can understand if its a natural reaction.