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Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2004/02/18, 10:36 AM Hey all. Just wanted to tell you that last night I went to the gym with my hubby and worked out with the weights for 1/2 hour. I feel great!! This morning my arms are SORE and I look forward to working out again tomorrow. It was a lot of fun. Also, wanted to know if this sounded alright...working out every other day at the gym, and on the in between days doing pilates to stretch things out. That work??

bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/02/18, 10:45 AM Congratulations to you. Does feel great, doesn't it? What you propose will be fine to start out, but after a while, you will probably want to split that workout up into more separate body parts instead of a full body workout. Be careful about wanting to do too much, I know in the beginning it is exciting, kind of like starting a new job, but you know how that feeling goes away. Take it slow and easy, avoid burnout. Remember, this is a lifestyle change, so you have the rest of your life to do this and be healthy. I have seen many folks get so gung ho in the first few weeks that they burn themselves out very shortly. Don't make this mistake. Congratulations again. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2004/02/18, 11:00 AM I know what it means to burn out on this..I've done it before. This time I am starting out with light weights and trying to use the pyramid...12..10...8. Until we can afford to actually go to a professional gym, I will be using the weights at our apartment. There is a lat machine, overhead press, benchpress, bicep curl, and a machine to work your quads. I am also walking there and back which is a total of about 15 minutes. My motivation in this isn't just myself this time also, I have to be the "bad guy" so my husband will go and strengthen his back and abs due to his back injury...so I can't just give up on myself this time, because if i do that I will be letting him down and possibly damaging his future. I don't think I'm gonna be giving up this time.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/18, 11:13 AM Congrats! That extra 'buddy' motivation works and gets peoples bums in gear! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/02/18, 11:41 AM Great to hear, wonderful healthy lifestyle for you both. Congratulations again to you, and kudos on being the "bad guy"! Nothing more gratifying than helping yourself, and someone you love along with it. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
angelsnow Posts: 122 Joined: 2003/02/11	2004/02/18, 01:42 PM Keep us posted Cristabelle on how both of you are doing !
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/02/18, 01:49 PM You go girl :) Good advice "above me" Glad to hear you are enjoying it so much
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2004/04/02, 04:50 PM ANGELSNOW ASKED FOR AN UPDATE, SO HERE IT IS. TY AND I SLACKED AFTER WE FOUND OUT HIS BACK PROBLEM NEEDS THE CHIROPRACTER. MY DILEMMA WAS THAT I DON'T WANT TO TAKE TIME AWAY FROM HIM, SO I WOULDN'T GO TO THE GYM UNLESS HE WENT WITH ME. WELL, I DON'T CARE ANYMORE. I TAKE MY WORKOUT CLOTHES WITH ME TO WORK, AND HIT THE GYM BEFORE I EVEN GET TO MY APARTMENT. THAT WAY, I DON'T KNOW IF TYLER IS HOME OR NOT, SO IT DOESN'T EFFECT MY WORKOUT. BEEN DOING IT EVERY DAY THIS WEEK, AND FIND THAT IT MAKES GOING TO THE GYM SOOO MUCH EASIER.
	2004/04/02, 06:44 PM Thats great CristalBelle. You do after all do this for yourself. Keep up the good work. We are proud of you. -------------- A problem ceases to be such when you can laugh about it. Charlie
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/04/02, 06:48 PM Charlie said it all. Stick with it, CristalBelle.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/02, 06:49 PM Good job prioritizing, cristalbelle!!! You will be a better caretaker because you take the time to workout. It is not selfish or bad, it is the best way for you to relieve the stress of being a caretaker and to make yourself healthier and stronger. You go, girl!:big_smile::love: -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
jsvez Posts: 112 Joined: 2003/09/23	2004/04/05, 03:43 PM Congratulations, it feels great knowing that you're doing something positive for yourself. Keep up the good work
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2004/04/05, 03:45 PM Worked out 3 days last week, and am looking to do 5 day this week, and keep that as my routine. Will keep you updated on my progress!!
	2004/04/06, 10:38 PM ^ 5 TO YA GIRL. KEEP IT UP. LONG LIVE THE LIFT. :dumbbell: