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Honestly, the best advice I can think of for everyone is to make working out first thing in the morning a priority. Force yourself to get up extra early and do it. You won't be nearly as tempted to eat something you shouldn't during the day if you've already put the work in. Also make sure to pack a bunch of healthy snacks to take with you to work, so that when the inevitable post-workout hunger sets it, you satiate it with healthy portions, not whatever you can get out of the vending machine.
Am I the only one who feels this is totally impossible?
I get up at 6 normally (which is way earlier than my body wants to get up), let my 5 dogs out and feed them, get ready for work and am there by 7ish. I cannot imagine getting up any earlier and working out..... Plus, to keep me on the elliptical I need a TV show or something to watch, so that would wake up my husband.
What works for me is getting home from work, immediately changing, and getting on the elliptical when I am not in a rush to do other things. On the weekends, I will work out first thing in the morning, because I am not in a rush to get anywhere.
Honestly, the best advice I can think of for everyone is to make working out first thing in the morning a priority. Force yourself to get up extra early and do it. You won't be nearly as tempted to eat something you shouldn't during the day if you've already put the work in. Also make sure to pack a bunch of healthy snacks to take with you to work, so that when the inevitable post-workout hunger sets it, you satiate it with healthy portions, not whatever you can get out of the vending machine.
I wish I could do it first thing but my schedule (taking kids to two different childcare locations) before work doesn't allow it. In fact, it's lunch hour or nothing! I tink the biggest thing is consistency. Go when you can. Make it happen. Stop making excuses.
Post by burberry142 on Jan 14, 2014 10:31:32 GMT -5
i've thought about working out in the a.m. and would prefer it, but i'm up as it is at 5:45, and getting up at 4:45 doesn't seem realistic for me, especially considering my poor light sleeper gf would never get back to sleep once i'm gone.
i dream of a day i can get up at 6, workout, shower, not eat breakfast in my car, and make it to work by 8.
healthy snacks do wonders for me though. if i can eat a clementine between lunch and going home, it makes me 99% less likely to go rogue and buy something i shouldn't.
Honestly, the best advice I can think of for everyone is to make working out first thing in the morning a priority. Force yourself to get up extra early and do it. You won't be nearly as tempted to eat something you shouldn't during the day if you've already put the work in. Also make sure to pack a bunch of healthy snacks to take with you to work, so that when the inevitable post-workout hunger sets it, you satiate it with healthy portions, not whatever you can get out of the vending machine.
I wish I could do it first thing but my schedule (taking kids to two different childcare locations) before work doesn't allow it. In fact, it's lunch hour or nothing! I tink the biggest thing is consistency. Go when you can. Make it happen. Stop making excuses.
And now I'm forced to take my own advice
i may need you to shame me into going at lunch.
right now i'm working out at home, walking/jogging the neighborhood, and doing body weight type stuff like squats, pushups, burpees, etc.
we're exploring joining a gym, but that wouldn't be necessary if i just went over lunch at work, where i can work out for free. gf can join her university's gym for $12/month and she commutes less distance than i do, so she can work out after work and still beat me home. it would obviously be cheaper and more time efficient for me to just go at lunch, but i feel like it motivates me more when we're in it together.
tell me to put my big girl panties on, handle business on my own, and relax at home in the evenings instead of making my sweet woman trudge out again after dinner.
I wish I could do it first thing but my schedule (taking kids to two different childcare locations) before work doesn't allow it. In fact, it's lunch hour or nothing! I tink the biggest thing is consistency. Go when you can. Make it happen. Stop making excuses.
And now I'm forced to take my own advice
i may need you to shame me into going at lunch.
right now i'm working out at home, walking/jogging the neighborhood, and doing body weight type stuff like squats, pushups, burpees, etc.
we're exploring joining a gym, but that wouldn't be necessary if i just went over lunch at work, where i can work out for free. gf can join her university's gym for $12/month and she commutes less distance than i do, so she can work out after work and still beat me home. it would obviously be cheaper and more time efficient for me to just go at lunch, but i feel like it motivates me more when we're in it together.
tell me to put my big girl panties on, handle business on my own, and relax at home in the evenings instead of making my sweet woman trudge out again after dinner.
Well why not do both? You could do gym-ish workouts at the gym and do something more fun together later. Running, biking, sports things...or just go back to the gym and do an ab workout. Or yoga!!
I needed to read this thread today. I am having a hard time getting motivated to get back into my routine. Yesterday shopping on my lunch break was more appealing and on the way to work today I stopped at Starbucks for a venti peppermint mocha and I already feel lazy.
I need to get my head back in the game!
I listen to a lot of financial shows and buying coffee out can really add up ! here is one article I found but yet there is a line everyday I drive by.
i've thought about working out in the a.m. and would prefer it, but i'm up as it is at 5:45, and getting up at 4:45 doesn't seem realistic for me, especially considering my poor light sleeper gf would never get back to sleep once i'm gone.
i dream of a day i can get up at 6, workout, shower, not eat breakfast in my car, and make it to work by 8.
healthy snacks do wonders for me though. if i can eat a clementine between lunch and going home, it makes me 99% less likely to go rogue and buy something i shouldn't.
Sleeping until 5:45 would be a dream, we are up around 4 AM during the workweek and 5 AM on weekends (since we have a diabetic dog that needs insulin).
I have read some articles like this (link) that suggest trying to get more sleep before midnight.
We try go go to bed around 10 PM, and we are up around 4 AM and on the road before 6 AM, I commute a hour toward NYC so traffic can really get congested after 6:30 AM.
Post by sparkysarah on Jan 15, 2014 7:52:11 GMT -5
I'm looking for advice. For years, I was a yoga FREAK. I took Power Yoga classes several times a week. That, with having an overall active lifestyle, kept me in decent shape. However, over the summer, I injured my back in a power yoga class. I have three bulging discs in my lower back that cause lower back pain and sciatica. I have the pain pretty much under control with physical therapy (I'm trying to avoid surgery.), but I can no longer take yoga or pilates because it makes those discs flare up (forward bends are the worst for me). Is there a group or home exercise program I could try that doesn't include forward bends? I'm doing some cardio, but that does nothing for my muscle tone.
Sleeping until 5:45 would be a dream, we are up around 4 AM during the workweek and 5 AM on weekends (since we have a diabetic dog that needs insulin).
I have read some articles like this (link) that suggest trying to get more sleep before midnight.
We try go go to bed around 10 PM, and we are up around 4 AM and on the road before 6 AM, I commute a hour toward NYC so traffic can really get congested after 6:30 AM.
oh good lord. my hour and ten/twenty min commute only goes through raleigh. so yeah...you win. or lose, depending on perspective
I'm looking for advice. For years, I was a yoga FREAK. I took Power Yoga classes several times a week. That, with having an overall active lifestyle, kept me in decent shape. However, over the summer, I injured my back in a power yoga class. I have three bulging discs in my lower back that cause lower back pain and sciatica. I have the pain pretty much under control with physical therapy (I'm trying to avoid surgery.), but I can no longer take yoga or pilates because it makes those discs flare up (forward bends are the worst for me). Is there a group or home exercise program I could try that doesn't include forward bends? I'm doing some cardio, but that does nothing for my muscle tone.
My recommendation while you are recovering from your back injury would be to do some walking / hiking in the area where you live. Maybe join a meet up group ? With walking YOU will be able to vary the speed and distance depending on how you are feeling. Get a app like may my ride to track your workouts, maybe a fit bit to set some step goals. I posted some of this in a previous post.
Depending on how long ago the injury was I think this recovery will take a little time, but don't give up! From your picture it looks like you have another 70 years to live so don't let a year or two get you down. You will do it.
Sleeping until 5:45 would be a dream, we are up around 4 AM during the workweek and 5 AM on weekends (since we have a diabetic dog that needs insulin).
I have read some articles like this (link) that suggest trying to get more sleep before midnight.
We try go go to bed around 10 PM, and we are up around 4 AM and on the road before 6 AM, I commute a hour toward NYC so traffic can really get congested after 6:30 AM.
oh good lord. my hour and ten/twenty min commute only goes through raleigh. so yeah...you win. or lose, depending on perspective
Oh I win ! Very fortunate to have the job that I have, there are lots of people in this county that wish I have the problems that I have.
Honestly, the best advice I can think of for everyone is to make working out first thing in the morning a priority. Force yourself to get up extra early and do it. You won't be nearly as tempted to eat something you shouldn't during the day if you've already put the work in. Also make sure to pack a bunch of healthy snacks to take with you to work, so that when the inevitable post-workout hunger sets it, you satiate it with healthy portions, not whatever you can get out of the vending machine.
I wish I could do it first thing but my schedule (taking kids to two different childcare locations) before work doesn't allow it. In fact, it's lunch hour or nothing! I tink the biggest thing is consistency. Go when you can. Make it happen. Stop making excuses.
And now I'm forced to take my own advice
I like the stop making excuses ! Reminds me of a saying "Excuses are tools for the incompetent"
I'm looking for advice. For years, I was a yoga FREAK. I took Power Yoga classes several times a week. That, with having an overall active lifestyle, kept me in decent shape. However, over the summer, I injured my back in a power yoga class. I have three bulging discs in my lower back that cause lower back pain and sciatica. I have the pain pretty much under control with physical therapy (I'm trying to avoid surgery.), but I can no longer take yoga or pilates because it makes those discs flare up (forward bends are the worst for me). Is there a group or home exercise program I could try that doesn't include forward bends? I'm doing some cardio, but that does nothing for my muscle tone.
My recommendation while you are recovering from your back injury would be to do some walking / hiking in the area where you live. Maybe join a meet up group ? With walking YOU will be able to vary the speed and distance depending on how you are feeling. Get a app like may my ride to track your workouts, maybe a fit bit to set some step goals. I posted some of this in a previous post.
Depending on how long ago the injury was I think this recovery will take a little time, but don't give up! From your picture it looks like you have another 70 years to live so don't let a year or two get you down. You will do it.
Yeah, I bike with some friends when the weather is nice (What's up with all the rain in the South lately? Grr.) There's really nowhere I know of to hike, but I'll ask around. Thanks!
I have a set of free weights at home. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good online free weights class I could do at home?
My recommendation while you are recovering from your back injury would be to do some walking / hiking in the area where you live. Maybe join a meet up group ? With walking YOU will be able to vary the speed and distance depending on how you are feeling. Get a app like may my ride to track your workouts, maybe a fit bit to set some step goals. I posted some of this in a previous post.
Depending on how long ago the injury was I think this recovery will take a little time, but don't give up! From your picture it looks like you have another 70 years to live so don't let a year or two get you down. You will do it.
Yeah, I bike with some friends when the weather is nice (What's up with all the rain in the South lately? Grr.) There's really nowhere I know of to hike, but I'll ask around. Thanks!
I have a set of free weights at home. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good online free weights class I could do at home?
I'm sure you have some town, county and state parks in your area. Take up a hobby when walking like listening to e-books or podcasts, maybe even photography, it does not always have to be with a fancy camera, there are many creative apps with todays smart-phones. Join a 365 photo post like on flickr.
Cycling is great also. We clocked over 2,400 miles last year. Love it !
As far as the rain, buy a rain coat ! Some of the best hikes have been in the rain.
For the free weights I would ask your PT on the specific exercise that they would recommend. Good luck..
I'm looking for advice. For years, I was a yoga FREAK. I took Power Yoga classes several times a week. That, with having an overall active lifestyle, kept me in decent shape. However, over the summer, I injured my back in a power yoga class. I have three bulging discs in my lower back that cause lower back pain and sciatica. I have the pain pretty much under control with physical therapy (I'm trying to avoid surgery.), but I can no longer take yoga or pilates because it makes those discs flare up (forward bends are the worst for me). Is there a group or home exercise program I could try that doesn't include forward bends? I'm doing some cardio, but that does nothing for my muscle tone.
Have you talked with any of your yoga instructors about your back injury? I know at least 2 of my instructors really 'found' yoga after suffering from major back injuries and I know Rachel Brathen credits yoga for helping her with back issues as well. While it might take you a while to get back to a sweat filled practice on the mat, yoga might be just what you need to help with the back problem. Your instructors should be able to show you poses and sequences to focus on to help with your back.
I had a good workout yesterday. I did 10 very productive mins on the elliptical and then a little bit of weights. Crazy how much just some free weights really engages your core. I did half the weight I did pre-surgery and I could feel it all the way up and down the center of my abs. Then just did some walking for about 20 mins. I couldn't resist some late night ice cream though. I did skip the sugary coffee drink and just took it black this morning. Going to gym again today with a fresh perspective!
I'm looking for advice. For years, I was a yoga FREAK. I took Power Yoga classes several times a week. That, with having an overall active lifestyle, kept me in decent shape. However, over the summer, I injured my back in a power yoga class. I have three bulging discs in my lower back that cause lower back pain and sciatica. I have the pain pretty much under control with physical therapy (I'm trying to avoid surgery.), but I can no longer take yoga or pilates because it makes those discs flare up (forward bends are the worst for me). Is there a group or home exercise program I could try that doesn't include forward bends? I'm doing some cardio, but that does nothing for my muscle tone.
Have you talked with any of your yoga instructors about your back injury? I know at least 2 of my instructors really 'found' yoga after suffering from major back injuries and I know Rachel Brathen credits yoga for helping her with back issues as well. While it might take you a while to get back to a sweat filled practice on the mat, yoga might be just what you need to help with the back problem. Your instructors should be able to show you poses and sequences to focus on to help with your back.
This is good advice! Also, as someone who practices yoga and has a full spinal fusion and several degenerated discs... you might consider a second opinion on physical therapy, and/or get a consult with a physiatrist. There are palliative PTs and there are exercise-focused PTs and there are lots of folks on the spectrum in-between. I had palliative PT and it did nothing but make me give up exercise and treat my body like a delicate teacup. Then I went to Spaulding (best rehab hospital in Boston) and they had me lifting weights, doing kettlebells, and doing yoga again. I am MUCH better now. Every back and every injury is different, of course, but I worry when a PT exes out your core exercise modality rather than trying to work with you to heal via the exercise you're already doing. It may just be that you need to adapt your poses to your injury, and/or do modified or gentle yoga while you build strength.
I'm looking for advice. For years, I was a yoga FREAK. I took Power Yoga classes several times a week. That, with having an overall active lifestyle, kept me in decent shape. However, over the summer, I injured my back in a power yoga class. I have three bulging discs in my lower back that cause lower back pain and sciatica. I have the pain pretty much under control with physical therapy (I'm trying to avoid surgery.), but I can no longer take yoga or pilates because it makes those discs flare up (forward bends are the worst for me). Is there a group or home exercise program I could try that doesn't include forward bends? I'm doing some cardio, but that does nothing for my muscle tone.
Have you talked with any of your yoga instructors about your back injury? I know at least 2 of my instructors really 'found' yoga after suffering from major back injuries and I know Rachel Brathen credits yoga for helping her with back issues as well. While it might take you a while to get back to a sweat filled practice on the mat, yoga might be just what you need to help with the back problem. Your instructors should be able to show you poses and sequences to focus on to help with your back.
I liked this so I could come back and answer (Hangout and Shaky Knees were dropping their lineups.) My instructors will work with me, but my PT says not to. Who do I ignore?
Have you talked with any of your yoga instructors about your back injury? I know at least 2 of my instructors really 'found' yoga after suffering from major back injuries and I know Rachel Brathen credits yoga for helping her with back issues as well. While it might take you a while to get back to a sweat filled practice on the mat, yoga might be just what you need to help with the back problem. Your instructors should be able to show you poses and sequences to focus on to help with your back.
This is good advice! Also, as someone who practices yoga and has a full spinal fusion and several degenerated discs... you might consider a second opinion on physical therapy, and/or get a consult with a physiatrist. There are palliative PTs and there are exercise-focused PTs and there are lots of folks on the spectrum in-between. I had palliative PT and it did nothing but make me give up exercise and treat my body like a delicate teacup. Then I went to Spaulding (best rehab hospital in Boston) and they had me lifting weights, doing kettlebells, and doing yoga again. I am MUCH better now. Every back and every injury is different, of course, but I worry when a PT exes out your core exercise modality rather than trying to work with you to heal via the exercise you're already doing. It may just be that you need to adapt your poses to your injury, and/or do modified or gentle yoga while you build strength.
I'm kinda limited on my PT providers, being in Alabama. I could drop the PT and work with my instructors, I guess.
This is good advice! Also, as someone who practices yoga and has a full spinal fusion and several degenerated discs... you might consider a second opinion on physical therapy, and/or get a consult with a physiatrist. There are palliative PTs and there are exercise-focused PTs and there are lots of folks on the spectrum in-between. I had palliative PT and it did nothing but make me give up exercise and treat my body like a delicate teacup. Then I went to Spaulding (best rehab hospital in Boston) and they had me lifting weights, doing kettlebells, and doing yoga again. I am MUCH better now. Every back and every injury is different, of course, but I worry when a PT exes out your core exercise modality rather than trying to work with you to heal via the exercise you're already doing. It may just be that you need to adapt your poses to your injury, and/or do modified or gentle yoga while you build strength.
I'm kinda limited on my PT providers, being in Alabama. I could drop the PT and work with my instructors, I guess.
I wouldn't do anything drastic. I would see if you can work with both for a while. I know your PT says no yoga but maybe do a lightly tailored series from a trusted instructor. I am neither a certified yoga instructor (just a regular practitioner) or medical professional.
I'm kinda limited on my PT providers, being in Alabama. I could drop the PT and work with my instructors, I guess.
I wouldn't do anything drastic. I would see if you can work with both for a while. I know your PT says no yoga but maybe do a lightly tailored series from a trusted instructor. I am neither a certified yoga instructor (just a regular practitioner) or medical professional.
Echoing the 'don't do anything drastic' and 'I'm no doctor' here!! Any PT is better than no PT if you don't have a choice of providers. I would try both and listen to your body! If your instructors end up helping you successfully do something your PT thought you couldn't do, bring that back to your PT... you might surprise them and open up a whole new dialog.
Post by mizvalentine on Jan 20, 2014 14:15:05 GMT -5
How we doin', get fitters? I managed to get in 4 cardio/weight workouts, one Zumba class AND early Sunday AM yoga this past week (yoga was a tough one...). Rocking about a 1000 calorie/day deficit according to FitDay, and lost...not a single ounce. Stupid hormones. I look forward to a 'whoosh' sometime soon (HURRY UP, WHOOSH.) Currently praying that the DOMS starts to retreat soon...
How we doin', get fitters? I managed to get in 4 cardio/weight workouts, one Zumba class AND early Sunday AM yoga this past week (yoga was a tough one...). Rocking about a 1000 calorie/day deficit according to FitDay, and lost...not a single ounce. Stupid hormones. I look forward to a 'whoosh' sometime soon (HURRY UP, WHOOSH.) Currently praying that the DOMS starts to retreat soon...
I know the feeling of defeat when you expect the numbers to go down but all that work certainly paid off. Try keeping track of body measurements instead of weight cause it is definitely true that muscle gain will throw your weight around. Free yourself of that if you can! And great job on those workouts. I'm jealous!
Post by burberry142 on Jan 21, 2014 13:10:31 GMT -5
today is my third straight day of going to the gym over lunch! it really puts me in a better mood and perks me up for the afternoon. also, i went on hikes during the nice days of the weekend, and did weights and yoga on the cold days. note: if you've never in your life done yoga, maybe don't start with p90x yoga. definitely makes you feel tighter.
i need to buy a scale. i don't think i can trust either of mine or the one at the gym since none of them ever match. but whatevs, i know i'm doing good things, and i can feel it.
i was debating the gym last thursday and a friend of mine said "i can't even do that. i know i am going to work out every day, so it's not a decision." i'm trying to approach it that way - not as a decision that i can punk out on, but as a given, part of my routine.
Post by burberry142 on Jan 21, 2014 13:17:09 GMT -5
the only downside is that i've eaten my way into really filling out these A cups (lol) and every time i sweat at the gym i'm pretty sure a little bit melts off
How we doin', get fitters? I managed to get in 4 cardio/weight workouts, one Zumba class AND early Sunday AM yoga this past week (yoga was a tough one...). Rocking about a 1000 calorie/day deficit according to FitDay, and lost...not a single ounce. Stupid hormones. I look forward to a 'whoosh' sometime soon (HURRY UP, WHOOSH.) Currently praying that the DOMS starts to retreat soon...
I know the feeling of defeat when you expect the numbers to go down but all that work certainly paid off. Try keeping track of body measurements instead of weight cause it is definitely true that muscle gain will throw your weight around. Free yourself of that if you can! And great job on those workouts. I'm jealous!
Great point about measurements, I need to start doing that again!! You are so right...I went from a 18.5" calf to a 15" calf measurement during my last round of fat cutting and lost like 5lbs during that period (which is insane, but I was shopping for boots at the time and was pumped!).
Got two cardio/weights workouts in this week already, Zumba tomorrow, trying to do weights/cardio Thurs and Fri, then a big winter hike with the Parks Conservancy on Saturday, and yoga again on Sunday...and DOMS is retreating... ROWR!
Anybody have a recommendation for a soy-free, wheat-free, gluten free protein powder that can be mixed with water and doesn't taste like absolute butt? Needs to be low carb/low cal as well. I'm suffering thru some packets of Vega Sport right now and it makes me feel good but zomg does it taste like old catchers' mitts...
today is my third straight day of going to the gym over lunch! it really puts me in a better mood and perks me up for the afternoon. also, i went on hikes during the nice days of the weekend, and did weights and yoga on the cold days. note: if you've never in your life done yoga, maybe don't start with p90x yoga. definitely makes you feel tighter.
i need to buy a scale. i don't think i can trust either of mine or the one at the gym since none of them ever match. but whatevs, i know i'm doing good things, and i can feel it.
i was debating the gym last thursday and a friend of mine said "i can't even do that. i know i am going to work out every day, so it's not a decision." i'm trying to approach it that way - not as a decision that i can punk out on, but as a given, part of my routine.
For scales, I'd recommend the Eat Smart ones, they're available on Amazon. Very highly reviewed for accuracy and customer service. Mine is a couple years old and gets accidentally clipped across the bathroom floor multiple times a week and it still reads true (I test accuracy with my kettlebells every once in a while).
Post by yougoghoul on Jan 21, 2014 15:14:12 GMT -5
I've stopped using a scale personally. I like to track my progress by the way my clothes fit. I know I have a pair of shorts that I would LOVE to fit into by summer! I can tell a difference in weight gain and weight loss based on my clothing alone! I swear my work shirts are the first thing to tell me when I'm getting off track! Sometimes when I button my dress shirts up its like woah! I could Hulkamania right out of this thing! My arms love to store fat! I'm most proud of my progress when it comes to food. I LOVE food! All food, any food, the greasier the better. I have made a HUGE change to my diet. I have been trying to prep my lunch at home the night before work so that I am not in a crazy hurry in the morning. If I am still in a crazy hury (which is most days) I will throw everything that I need for a huge salad into a bag to bring to work and put it together there. I have loaded my office with plenty of health snacks and it has made a huge difference! I'm pretty sure that I've mentioned it before but I have been following this workout calendar from myfitstation.com and its pretty awesome! On the website they break down the entire workout for the day and give instructions for each specific part of the workout. You can tailor each days workout to your needs.
I have three bulging discs in my lower back that cause lower back pain and sciatica. I have the pain pretty much under control with physical therapy (I'm trying to avoid surgery.), but I can no longer take yoga or pilates because it makes those discs flare up (forward bends are the worst for me). 
