Tues, 5/17: I worked out today--did you?

[MissMillie]

I ran 2 miles on the track at the gym. I didn't have time to do any work in the weight room as I had to be in the classroom to proctor an exam.

For the record, I did jog yesterday afternoon... and here's the humorous story to that:

My son's girlfriend, Tina (all 103 lbs, size 2 of her), was at the house yesterday when I got home. He was about to get into the bathtub, so I asked Tina if she wanted to go for a run w/ me while Tim was in the tub. She said sure, and she borrowed some of his shorts and a T-shirt and we drove to the high school to use the track. We started out and Tina held back for the first lap because I am very slow. The second lap, Tina ran her normal speed. For laps 3 through 7, she walked. She stopped after that. I jogged 12 laps (3 miles).

I guess it goes to show you, size is not always a sign of how physically fit you are.

[Cobalt Violet]

1. Legs and back today.

That's a great story. Skinnier isn't always fitter.

[ewagner]

2. Yes, thank you! n/t

[funkybutt]

3. Yes I did! And that is so true

Just because someone is thin, doesn't mean that they can run with any of us who have been running regularly. No matter what you weigh, it's just not easy. I bet your kids are very proud of you.

I ran my 2 miles this morning. I don't know how you can stand to run so many laps. That sounds terrible. I found a 2 mile loop, thank god, b/c I dont' think I'd be able to stick with it if I had to run so many laps.

I went to bed early and was able to force myself out of bed at 5:45. It wasn't easy, but I'm so glad I did.

[MissMillie]

4. benefits and tradeoffs

yeah, it's boring to run laps. When I run the gym at work, I have to run even more of them because it's a 1/10th mile track.

The upside is that both the track at the high school and the track at the gym are a softer surface than running in the road. Also, I don't have to be aware of motor vehicles.

When I run on Thursday, I will run on the road. I'm going to run a 5K on that day, and then just do 1.5 miles on Friday, so that I'll be reasonably rested for my road race on Saturday.

[vikegirl]

5. Thin does not equal fit

and does not equal healthy, either.

I did my Step Heat DVD.

[Jean Louise Finch]

6. Hi everyone

Is this the regular fitness check-in? I'm keen to join and to be held accountable by all you inspiring fitness gurus!

A little background on me: I'm 25, and have been in reasonable shape most of my life as I tend to be pretty active. But last year I moved to Bangkok and it's a nightmare for someone like me to try and get exercise because being outdoors is just YUCK (hot and polluted -- rumor has it that if you jog 30 minutes it's like smoking a pack of cigarettes) and the nearest gym is at least 45 minutes away with the horrible traffic.

Anyway, I feel unhealthy, as I spend most of my days behind the computer. BUT, I'm lucky in that I've just started working from home so can be pretty flexible.

SO! I've committed to a new routine of regular (daily) swimming (I can swim non-stop for about 30 minutes) and 3 times a week of pilates (either at the studio in town or using my videos at home).

I swam 5/17, and am planning to both swim and do my pilates vid today. Help me keep going!

[MissMillie]

10. Welcome to the group Jean Louise!

I work out most days and then post here about what I did. It helps to keep me honest.

I have NEVER been in shape in my life (well, I guess round is a shape) and last year I had gastric bypass surgery. I have lost about 85 lbs. so far, and have another 35 to 45 to lose. It's coming off a lot more slowly now.

I have been jogging for 2 months, and I also spend a little time in the weight room at least 3 days per week (for upper body and ab work).

I ran my very first road race today. It was a 5K. I'm hooked. My goal is to be ready to run a 10K next summer, and then maybe the following year I'll do a mini triathlon.

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

11. Awesome...

Keep it up and I bet you'll reach your goal by this time next year.

It took me probably 9 months to lose 35 to 45lbs. It was so gradual that I didn't really notice I lost anything until winter came and I started wearing my jeans again (they were way too big). I wear elastic waist band shorts in the summer, and I couldn't really tell that I lost weight wearing those.

[MissHoneychurch]

7. yes I did

20 min on the bike, then workout for back, thighs, stomach and arms. All together about an hour, an hour and a half

[emulatorloo]

8. YES! Just back from a few days w Food Poisoning!

Biceps and Triceps and Abs and 30 mins on the elliptical

I got sloppy with thawing out some ground turkey, and even sloppier about cooking it until it was totally done. . .won't make that mistake again.

[seemunkee]

9. Yes I did

10 swings and 25 snatches with the kettlebell/each arm
Janda situps Last 5 while holding 25lb plate on my chest