Lose Weight (and get fit) Before Roo Thread

I'm from about an hour and a half north of there and have a camp there. I can not even begin to imagine how much I would DIE walking let along running there.

thanks but, nope.

JHOinTN
The leg press is a pretty good exercise for quads/glutes, and some ham work as well. but because it is a machine your core will not be utilized for stabilization (compared to free weight squats/lunges).

you may want to check with your PT first, but look into kettle bell swings. It is a great exercise for both strength and cardio. It isn't a pure strength type workout like lifting, but you will use your entire core and posterior chain for stabilization during the swing, glutes and hams for the swing itself, and quads/calves for stabilizing your base on the floor. Start with a lighter weight (10lbs max to start, if you haven't done them before.) and try to do 20-25 swings in a "set." and then do as many sets as you feel comfortable doing. It is a great full body exercise that I usually do as a cool down after a squat or deadlift day, but I always feel some DOMS in my abs the next day after doing some swings.

The tendency for people with office jobs to sit all day means the hip flexors get really tight, which causes the antagonist muscles (hip extensors: glutes and hams) to be inhibited. This inhibition causes the lower back to pick up the slack. The tightness of the hip flexors and the inhibition of their antagonists mean they hip flexors are ripe for injury (as you have seen). So after your hip flexors heal, you should be stretching and strengthening them in order to help your glutes and hams activate/get stronger (kinda counterintuitive). When you do the leg press, really concentrate on activating and isolating the glutes and hams. Because fewer muscles are used than say, squats, this is easier to do. And if you are a desk jockey, do hip flexor stretches throughout the day (if it doesn't aggravate your injury). Just know the leg press won't use your core as much as free weights, so if you wanted to work on core strength you should supplement with something else that targets the core more directly.

Good luck, lady!

great job, gal. keep it up!

I should tattoo this on my hand. I have been on an eating and drinking free for all lately and the weight just creeping up and up.

I was going to start a 200 day challenge to see how much weight i could drop before Roo and with work and the holidays i have procrastinated quite a bit. So now its going to be more of a 181 day challenge. Why not 182? I told you already, I work.

You think I could use almond butter instead of peanut butter?  It's the same consistency right?  I want to try these!!

You all need to get on top of bliss balls (I think these are more of an Aussie / NZ thing?) They're Delicious AND nutritious little truffles, loaded with enough protein that I never want to gorge on them, but without that fake protein bar taste. These are usually made with some variation of dried fruit, nuts, and raw cacao, though there are many variations. They've been really helpful in satisfying my sweet tooth without resorting straight to processed sugar and fats.




Lots of great recipes to be found here:




(BTW, I'm thinking of doing a juice fast sometime next week. Anyone ever done this before? How did it go?)

My problem too. I could live the rest of my life without sweets. But not carbs and cheese! I told someone this week that I would marry spaghetti.

I have come to the realization that I am 25 lbs heavier than when I got married 6 years ago and it is not ok with me.  I also got a breast reduction this year and I feel like now I have smaller boobies, the rest of my body needs to match!  Plus I want to feel and look good at Bonnaroo!

I've been working on it for 2 weeks and have lost 3 lbs so I am encouraged and I am trying hard.  I am having cheat days, like when the food truck comes to my office, but overall, I am eating well, eating less, eating more fruit, exercising, avoiding bread, and sweets. I've even cut down on alcohol which is huge for me. I cannot give up cheese though.  I love it way too much.

My goal for now is 130 lbs (12 lbs to go). Once I get there, I may try for 125, but I'm not sure if that is realistic for me.

Thanks!  I'm going to try hard!  We do have family coming for a week at Christmas, so we will probably eat out more than usual, but I am going to make a HUGE effort to be more in control during those times.  My big weakness (along with wine) is eating out, so I need to make better choices..... I don't eat salads, especially not at restaurants when there are much better things to eat!  

It's probably not the best time of the year to start this, but I am motivated now, so I'm going for it.

going back to the gym became worth it when someone walked past me, dropped their mcdonald's cup on the back of my treadmill and it flew into the locker room!