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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 12, 2011 13:19:43 GMT -5
Back from "lunch" with my wallet $75 lighter. Impromptu noontime spa visit.  |
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Post by Chal™ on Aug 12, 2011 13:55:11 GMT -5
lol.
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 15, 2011 9:09:16 GMT -5
so...yeah...I haven't eaten solid food in 7 days. #pray4me
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Aug 17, 2011 15:49:00 GMT -5
PT tonight bootcamp tomorrow. I found houla hooping a good exercise too lol!
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 8:13:24 GMT -5
Ok, fam'ly. I'm here to make sure you lovely people remain on the wagon. Felt like I was on that sucker by myself this week! Reign, Chal, Madea where ya'll at??
Also, I want to do a crazy 90 day challenge after Thanksgiving. I said I was going to do two-a-days w/a personal trainer, but I'm hearing interesting things about Insanity HIIT DVD. Ya'll heard anything about it? My biggest fear is that I'll get bored with it and quit using it in favor of a lower-impact (lower-results) workout regiment. I think someone was discussing it on the board before. I want to hear some real life success stories, folks!
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Post by QueenOH on Aug 26, 2011 8:19:21 GMT -5
I lost 1 lb
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 8:21:12 GMT -5
^^ yaaay! How often do you weigh yourself?
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Post by QueenOH on Aug 26, 2011 8:30:42 GMT -5
randomly
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Post by Chal™ on Aug 26, 2011 9:05:01 GMT -5
I'm still here. Still on the wagon but earlier this week I seriously slacked off. Felt bad about it, but I got back in the groove. Had some restless energy last night so I pushed out 5 miles (3 on treadmill, 2 on track), a complete leg/hip/thigh based session, and major ab work. On top of that, took the time to shop and make/pack breakfast and lunch for today before showering and going to bed. Tired and sore, at this point, is an understatement.
I've heard of insanity. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that Madea did/is doing it. I've heard great reviews, though.
Oh yea, Shake Weight..... don't do it, Ms. Ciely. lol
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 10:58:51 GMT -5
man, I don't see what's so wrong with a shake weight! Might come in handy in case'n Hurricane Irene prevents me from leaving the house this weekend  |
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 11:01:23 GMT -5
oh, and Chal...5 miles? DO THAT!!
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Post by Coach on Aug 26, 2011 11:06:18 GMT -5
man, I don't see what's so wrong with a shake weight! Might come in handy in case'n Hurricane Irene prevents me from leaving the house this weekend Arent you better off get a set of dumb bells though? |
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 11:08:45 GMT -5
I have a set of dumbbells. What I DON'T have...is a shakeweight
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Post by Coach on Aug 26, 2011 11:10:10 GMT -5
But it's the same thing though...that's what I'm getting at.
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 11:12:17 GMT -5
I know what you're getting at. What YOU don't seem to understand is my interest in spending money on frivolous and newfangled things... |
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 11:13:35 GMT -5
But really, since I have you on the mic...can you speak on Insanity a lil bit? I seem to recall you having bootleg versions of some kinda seen-on-TV workout situation.
Also, on shakeweights, is the spring action really not helpful at all in terms of shortening the workout for the same results?
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Post by Chal™ on Aug 26, 2011 11:18:07 GMT -5
Those 5 miles put me out of commission for a good lil minute. Definitely had to sit down a catch a few breaths.
As for the shake weight, it just seems so....... ugh, i can't even find the word for it. The people I know who DID buy it either used it once/twice and now it's collecting dust in the closet, or gave it away as a gift to people who either used it once/twice and now it's collecting dust in the closet, or gave it away as a gift to people and so on. lol
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Post by Coach on Aug 26, 2011 12:10:23 GMT -5
Somebody gave me a copy of the Insanity dvds. IMO, Shaun T took a philosophy and theory that's been around for quite sometime and somehow convinced people it's a new innovated concept...and charge them a ridiculous amount of money for it. Interval training is nothing new, interval training at high intensity isn't new either...but it has always been effective.
(I'll and not get too 'schoolish' here)
Insanity focus it's concept on short and intense workouts using an intensity close to your maximal oxygen uptake. Which is basically increases your VO2max by training at you vVO2max pace. (Well it should away, doesn't always work for people though)
My problem with it is the way they market the product. They make people believe doing this and p90x will help build muscle through plyometrics. But real plyometrics is a shock strategy for training the nervous system meant to be used sparingly. It doesn’t have enough time to load your muscles with the tension that is necessary for building muscle. It is a acceptable cardio workout though.
I'm a person that's critical of the Beach Body Company and the way they market Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam, P90X, & Insanity.
Bottom line: the Insanity series can and will be effective. It's a for sure way of cutting down on your physique…which might not be a good thing depending of your goals.
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Post by Coach on Aug 26, 2011 12:22:35 GMT -5
Actually I have no opinion on this concept yet. I haven't done my due diligence on it...still trying to wrap my head around it.
However, the shakeweight reminds me of those Electric Ab Belts from a few years back that was supposedly great for toning your abs through "electric pulse which runs through your muscle tissue and contracts it involuntarily".....had everyone going out and buying them.
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Post by QueenOH on Aug 26, 2011 12:32:12 GMT -5
Didn't it electrocute people?
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Aug 26, 2011 12:32:32 GMT -5
Insanity & P90X ain't no punk.
I fell off the wagon over the weekend but I jumped back on. Heading into my 4th week of bootcamp and I'm winning! Inches definately lost.
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 13:37:19 GMT -5
awesome, Rare!
Say, Coach...what I gotta do to get a dub of them Insanity DVDs up outchu?
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Post by Chal™ on Aug 26, 2011 14:48:02 GMT -5
Say, L... what I gotta do to get a dub of the dub of them Insanity DVDs up outchu?
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Post by Coach on Aug 26, 2011 15:02:38 GMT -5
L, I really wish you would've said something a few months earlier. I sent all the disc to Japan for my brother back in March. I'll see if he still has them if not, then I'll have to ask the lazy arse local hustle man.
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 29, 2011 7:49:00 GMT -5
how you gonna be a lazy hustle man?!
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 29, 2011 7:57:08 GMT -5
stayed on the wagon during the storm! Ohhh yeah. Only thing was I def didn't get in enough water. I had maybe a liter on Sat and less than that yesterday. Drank alcohol Fri, Sat & Sun as well.
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Post by Chal™ on Aug 29, 2011 9:22:48 GMT -5
Have you heard anything about the Supreme 90 Day workout. Due to the advertisements I'm assuming it's something like Insanity only cheaper. www.Supreme90Day.com |
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Post by Gee-Are on Aug 29, 2011 10:44:27 GMT -5
Hey party people!
So, I had no weight loss goals at the beginning of the year and actively avoided this thread, because I didn't want to disrupt my enjoyable schedule of eating cakes, cookies, pies and other delectable treats while effectively pressing my gluteus maximus on soft cushiony things, with the optimism and results that would be posted here. That would only lead to self judgment.
Fast forward a few months...my Dr. recommended that I lose some weight in about 6 months (10 lbs at least...) which means work...BOOOOOOO - HISSSSS!
He advised that this was a critical time, because it won't get any easier for me to lose it later. (tell me something else I DON'T know) If I didn't do it, he prophelied a very grim future for me.
What did I do with this information? Well...for the first 2 months, I sat on my @ss and ate cake. In fact, I actually gained about 5 pounds after the visit. Then, I decided I would try something.
I started a 10 week 60 day program, you get 1 day off a week, and there's a fairly detailed meal plan that it eases you into.
I just started week 8. I have lost 19 lbs, so I've met my Dr.'s goal, dropped 5% body fat (but it's still pretty high from where I used to be) and dropped a few points on the BMI chart.
I still have a few weeks left, and I feel pretty good about the results. The problem I have is I should've waited a few more weeks before I started, because know I've got to maintain this ish!
Actually, I think I can continue to get some more results, but this ain't no joke...
Thought I'd share my story and encourage you all to keep pushin! Plus I'm committing to checking this out, because maybe I can be held accountable to maintain...
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 29, 2011 10:54:02 GMT -5
Excellent! Congrats on your loss. Hope you do great with your maintenance! It always feels great when your doctor is impressed by your weightloss. Tell us what he says at your next visit |
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Aug 29, 2011 11:25:07 GMT -5
Have you heard anything about the Supreme 90 Day workout. Due to the advertisements I'm assuming it's something like Insanity only cheaper. www.Supreme90Day.comNever heard of if. The quick and random exercises look like some of the things we are doing in boot camp. On another note I was able to get in a pair of my size 6 jeans Ha it's working! |
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