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Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
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Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
I know weight loss isn't the focus of this thread, but my aerobics group is once again doing a "Jazz it off" program, so for S&G's, I signed up. Have 3 months to loose weight, which works well with my training plans, since each lb speeds me up a few seconds a mile.
So, starting weight, according to the offical scale, 2/1/10- 185lb. For a late day, post workout (lots of water) weight, I'm good with that number for now. It's not what I see in the morning, which is to be expected.
Last night was an interesting running work out- we did fartlek's, where you alternate fast and slow running for various intervals. It was pretty tough, and not easy, since we got a fresh layer of snow yesterday. All in all, though, I feel quite good from it. I'm pretty confident that my showing in the posters game will be pretty good.
'diva- for your running- you have to not think about it. Dress up, and go. If I start thinking of the cold and snow, it's always a problem. But I'm also reasonably lucky that 1) Mrs Alfa goes with me, and 2) I've figured out what layers go with what condidtion. If I read you right, you need to get FM out with you, if he's at all interested in running. Peer pressure is a wonderful thing.
BUT09- you can work through it, but at this point, you need to be careful to not allow your current state of mind to take it too much farther. If you add more junk food to make you "feel better"- it may get worse. Right now, I would really work to cut that out, and just deal with the hockey play. It may turn around, or you may need more rest- don't know. But using food to deal with it won't work, IMHO. Get the rest "re-ballanced" (however you define that), and go from there.
I know weight loss isn't the focus of this thread, but my aerobics group is once again doing a "Jazz it off" program, so for S&G's, I signed up. Have 3 months to loose weight, which works well with my training plans, since each lb speeds me up a few seconds a mile.
So, starting weight, according to the offical scale, 2/1/10- 185lb. For a late day, post workout (lots of water) weight, I'm good with that number for now. It's not what I see in the morning, which is to be expected.
Last night was an interesting running work out- we did fartlek's, where you alternate fast and slow running for various intervals. It was pretty tough, and not easy, since we got a fresh layer of snow yesterday. All in all, though, I feel quite good from it. I'm pretty confident that my showing in the posters game will be pretty good.
'diva- for your running- you have to not think about it. Dress up, and go. If I start thinking of the cold and snow, it's always a problem. But I'm also reasonably lucky that 1) Mrs Alfa goes with me, and 2) I've figured out what layers go with what condidtion. If I read you right, you need to get FM out with you, if he's at all interested in running. Peer pressure is a wonderful thing.
BUT09- you can work through it, but at this point, you need to be careful to not allow your current state of mind to take it too much farther. If you add more junk food to make you "feel better"- it may get worse. Right now, I would really work to cut that out, and just deal with the hockey play. It may turn around, or you may need more rest- don't know. But using food to deal with it won't work, IMHO. Get the rest "re-ballanced" (however you define that), and go from there.
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Well i'm off almost 10lbs since early december which means I'm well on my way to my goal of 15-20. Hitting a bit of a wall in the weight training after missing 2 weeks while I was in china. All my upper body exercises are pretty much stalled at 10lbs less than before I left. I've started getting in the pool to try to start my base for my triathlon training, but its still a bit too cold here to hit the bike.
Well i'm off almost 10lbs since early december which means I'm well on my way to my goal of 15-20. Hitting a bit of a wall in the weight training after missing 2 weeks while I was in china. All my upper body exercises are pretty much stalled at 10lbs less than before I left. I've started getting in the pool to try to start my base for my triathlon training, but its still a bit too cold here to hit the bike.
unh_hockey
pain is temporary pride is forever
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
beyond small things like diet, I feel the same way as a season of pick up hockey progresses. At first I tend to score a lot of goals, 2-3 on a given night but that changes as I get frustrated. Soon you begin to look at dumb plays under a microscope and it appears to be regression, as you said. However, this simply can not be the case if you look at overall progression over the years. My game is nothing like what it was 10 years ago...hell even 4 years ago in college when I thought I was in my prime ( not even close).
All in all, the improvement happens even if you don't know it. It sure doesn't feel like it though.
beyond small things like diet, I feel the same way as a season of pick up hockey progresses. At first I tend to score a lot of goals, 2-3 on a given night but that changes as I get frustrated. Soon you begin to look at dumb plays under a microscope and it appears to be regression, as you said. However, this simply can not be the case if you look at overall progression over the years. My game is nothing like what it was 10 years ago...hell even 4 years ago in college when I thought I was in my prime ( not even close).
All in all, the improvement happens even if you don't know it. It sure doesn't feel like it though.
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He can't. He's on the Gophers already!
He can't. He's on the Gophers already!
Patman
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Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
Alright... I'm sick of ballparking the cost of meals at work (everything is in ounces)... I want to start taking meals to work but I've got a few obstacles.
No containers.
If anybody has any ideas on what I should pick up (types, brands) please shoot them my way.
No good working plan.
I know what probably can work... but its a matter of how many times a week do I have to cook and what is feasible or not... what kind of ingredients can I keep on hand. Basically meal and resource planning.
General laziness.
I'll have to get over that if I do this... I have to make sure i wash and clean on a regular basis.
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I'm thinking maybe to jump on the "smaller meals" plan... right now I've been having a small breakfast at work (potatoes, sausage), a decent lunch (varies) and dinner (meat which is usually chicken and then rice)... the rest I fill in with vegetables and yogurt... and I'm still having trouble in grabbing the occasional candy bar... I've also gone back to drinking milk for the purpose of body recovery from lifting. I'm honestly not sure where my calories stand or where I should be going to hit my goals (ideally to lose weight, but if I'm trading for muscle i have no problem with the status quo).
I know I should meet with a dietician or something but its hard to sit down and find those in the midst of everything else. Any thoughts are helpful. I'm sick of spending $11-$13 a day at work on food.
Alright... I'm sick of ballparking the cost of meals at work (everything is in ounces)... I want to start taking meals to work but I've got a few obstacles.
No containers.
If anybody has any ideas on what I should pick up (types, brands) please shoot them my way.
No good working plan.
I know what probably can work... but its a matter of how many times a week do I have to cook and what is feasible or not... what kind of ingredients can I keep on hand. Basically meal and resource planning.
General laziness.
I'll have to get over that if I do this... I have to make sure i wash and clean on a regular basis.
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I'm thinking maybe to jump on the "smaller meals" plan... right now I've been having a small breakfast at work (potatoes, sausage), a decent lunch (varies) and dinner (meat which is usually chicken and then rice)... the rest I fill in with vegetables and yogurt... and I'm still having trouble in grabbing the occasional candy bar... I've also gone back to drinking milk for the purpose of body recovery from lifting. I'm honestly not sure where my calories stand or where I should be going to hit my goals (ideally to lose weight, but if I'm trading for muscle i have no problem with the status quo).
I know I should meet with a dietician or something but its hard to sit down and find those in the midst of everything else. Any thoughts are helpful. I'm sick of spending $11-$13 a day at work on food.
melmac
Math atheist
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
You can also track your workouts and weight.
I like sparkpeople.com for tracking what I eat. It'll give you a menu based on your information for you, too, if you want.
You can also track your workouts and weight.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
1. Make extra food the night before, throw a small portions of the leftovers into gladware containers and bring leftovers for lunch.
2. Throw together a quick and simple ham sandwich
3. If I don't have anything to bring, I always try to go to subway and get a 6 inch sub (you can do this on your way to work also). You can get a 6" sub for $3.50 and if you do it right, its healthy too.
The key for me right now is cutting down portion size when I'm cooking at home, and avoiding burgers and fries fast food types of places (though I do still have to have a good burger every once in a while). That along with riding an exercise bike after work for about an hour a day for 4-5 days a week, is hopefully going to help me lose some weight and get into better shape.
I'm probably not the best to talk to about the eating healthy/getting in shape stuff. (though, I am trying get in better shape, like it sounds you are) As far as bringing food to work, I do 3 different things.
1. Make extra food the night before, throw a small portions of the leftovers into gladware containers and bring leftovers for lunch.
2. Throw together a quick and simple ham sandwich
3. If I don't have anything to bring, I always try to go to subway and get a 6 inch sub (you can do this on your way to work also). You can get a 6" sub for $3.50 and if you do it right, its healthy too.
The key for me right now is cutting down portion size when I'm cooking at home, and avoiding burgers and fries fast food types of places (though I do still have to have a good burger every once in a while). That along with riding an exercise bike after work for about an hour a day for 4-5 days a week, is hopefully going to help me lose some weight and get into better shape.
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Haha! I'm a girl, but if I wasn't, that might explain things.
Haha! I'm a girl, but if I wasn't, that might explain things.
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
More than likely you're not regressing. More than likely you're actually getting better at hockey, but just more critical of yourself when you make small mistakes.
If you need added motivation, please see the below video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rWJqeCMNC8
Sometimes a simple thing like taping your stick a different color will do wonders. Notice how Dean utilizes both black and white tape on his blade. And he scored the GWG, so you know it worked for him. That means it could also work for you.
More than likely you're not regressing. More than likely you're actually getting better at hockey, but just more critical of yourself when you make small mistakes.
If you need added motivation, please see the below video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rWJqeCMNC8
Sometimes a simple thing like taping your stick a different color will do wonders. Notice how Dean utilizes both black and white tape on his blade. And he scored the GWG, so you know it worked for him. That means it could also work for you.
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
All you need is to face a sieve like that who sits on the goal line waiting on a penalty shot.
More than likely you're not regressing. More than likely you're actually getting better at hockey, but just more critical of yourself when you make small mistakes.
If you need added motivation, please see the below video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rWJqeCMNC8
Sometimes a simple thing like taping your stick a different color will do wonders. Notice how Dean utilizes both black and white tape on his blade. And he scored the GWG, so you know it worked for him. That means it could also work for you.
All you need is to face a sieve like that who sits on the goal line waiting on a penalty shot.
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
I'll have to try that. Perhaps I'll go with the rainbow effect. 
More than likely you're not regressing. More than likely you're actually getting better at hockey, but just more critical of yourself when you make small mistakes.
If you need added motivation, please see the below video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rWJqeCMNC8
Sometimes a simple thing like taping your stick a different color will do wonders. Notice how Dean utilizes both black and white tape on his blade. And he scored the GWG, so you know it worked for him. That means it could also work for you.
I'll have to try that. Perhaps I'll go with the rainbow effect.
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
I think Frazee played the part of the opposing goalie in Youngblood. I could be wrong though.
Whatever you do, don't get the Canadian flag tape. People will think you are SiouxTechie.
All you need is to face a sieve like that who sits on the goal line waiting on a penalty shot.
I think Frazee played the part of the opposing goalie in Youngblood. I could be wrong though.
Whatever you do, don't get the Canadian flag tape. People will think you are SiouxTechie.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
That doesn't mean you couldn't have signed a LOI with Tech. We're pretty desperate!Haha! I'm a girl, but if I wasn't, that might explain things.
So true. I do have some sweet US flag tape though...Whatever you do, don't get the Canadian flag tape. People will think you are SiouxTechie.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
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milestone... 135 pound bench press (3 sets, 5 reps)... so bar plus a plate on each side... its a milestone because in HS I had a struggle putting up the bar itself... man, I wish I had known so much better way back when. If I ever get to have kids they are going to have such a leg up on things compared to what i got even if they end up like me (and not because of finances and all that other junk)... my father is a good man but I don't think I learned the life lessons I probably could have.
I wish it hadn't taken until 28 to figure out so much of this stuff in life.
milestone... 135 pound bench press (3 sets, 5 reps)... so bar plus a plate on each side... its a milestone because in HS I had a struggle putting up the bar itself... man, I wish I had known so much better way back when. If I ever get to have kids they are going to have such a leg up on things compared to what i got even if they end up like me (and not because of finances and all that other junk)... my father is a good man but I don't think I learned the life lessons I probably could have.
I wish it hadn't taken until 28 to figure out so much of this stuff in life.
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bottomdweller
Where my dogsies at?
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
Weighed myself this evening. Went from 305 on Decemeber 22nd, to 287 in roughly 6 weeks. Don't know if 3lbs a week is a healthy rate of weight loss, but I'm assuming since I was so heavy, the first 20lbs or so will be the easiest to drop.
Weighed myself this evening. Went from 305 on Decemeber 22nd, to 287 in roughly 6 weeks. Don't know if 3lbs a week is a healthy rate of weight loss, but I'm assuming since I was so heavy, the first 20lbs or so will be the easiest to drop.
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
Here's a challenge for some of you. Come play in the Posters game!
I know some of you can't make it already- sloe/quiz, and 99% sure for 'diva, and probably many of you are not planning on coming to detroit...
But, how about thinking about it?
Here's a challenge for some of you. Come play in the Posters game!
I know some of you can't make it already- sloe/quiz, and 99% sure for 'diva, and probably many of you are not planning on coming to detroit...
But, how about thinking about it?
MissThundercat
Are the cis okay?
Re: Diet and Exercise 2010: Whatever it takes
3 lbs a week? You're okay. I remember losing upwards of 7 lbs a week when I first started out, but that was mostly water weight.
unh_hockey
pain is temporary pride is forever
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It all depends on who I know going to MI this april, and what the situation here at work is. I would love to play even without a ton of practice this year.
It all depends on who I know going to MI this april, and what the situation here at work is. I would love to play even without a ton of practice this year.
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Not going to make it to Detroit, and I doubt I make it next year, either. But I can almost guarantee I'll make the 2012 one (unless life throws me curveballs between now and then, obviously)! (My uncle lives in Tampa).
Not going to make it to Detroit, and I doubt I make it next year, either. But I can almost guarantee I'll make the 2012 one (unless life throws me curveballs between now and then, obviously)! (My uncle lives in Tampa).
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