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11-16-2006, 03:08 PM
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I used to work out very regularly (nothing heavy, just 30 minutes a day, walking or small weights). But for the past 3 - 4 weeks I am in a rut. Not able to motivate myself and getting tired very easily. So, here I am starting again. From today, I will do atleast 20 minutes of exercise. Mostly walking. I will post my status once I complete my 20 minutes today. Thanks for this thread, really motivational. |
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11-16-2006, 05:33 PM
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I'm still doubting if exercising would really benefit me, having a weak body such as I. Cause of my length and age (6'4 and 15 years), I can't really run much without pain in my knees and hips. Doctor said I should just grow out of it, but that may take a few years. Starting next month I'll probably hit the gym a few times a week, hoping I'll leave energized, and not with pain all over my body. Anyone having/had something similar and decided to/still does exercise? Edit: Parents think the gym is too expensive, cheapskates >.> So forget I said anything  Last edited by SmellyOrc; 11-16-2006 at 06:06 PM. |
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11-16-2006, 06:06 PM
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I ran 20 minutes at 5.0 mph yesterday and today. I feel so accomplished. Last year (when I first joined the gym) I was struggling to run just 2 minutes straight at 3.0 mph. My goal is to get to 6.0 mph and then start using the weight machines.
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11-16-2006, 07:02 PM
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Hey guys great to hear of your accomplishments...it really is the small victories we make each day that's important. SmellyOrc, I took up running and I'm not genetically geared for running at all either. I have completely flat feet and I used to get really sharp pains in the soles of my feet when I first started. The funny thing is I never thought much about having flat feet. I just thought, "No pain no gain," and just pushed through it. Now I just run and it feels fine. I don't feel any more disabled than anyone else. Also, you don't have to start out running to get in shape. I started working out with 1/2 a push-up per day! I'm sure you can do more than I can  Don't think too much about doing all this stuff at once. Go with your own pace and set your own goals. That's how I came to where I am today. In fact, I used to be picked last in gym class and made fun of when I took off my shirt. Now I'm in better shape than those people who made fun of me. I even met them again and trust me, and the look on their faces is well worth it  Keep it up guys! Really motivates me to hear your stories |
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11-16-2006, 07:39 PM
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My feet are flat too. The sneakers you use make a difference, IMO. I really like Reebok pumps because I can adjust how tight they feel and they're great support too. Right now, I'm due for a new pair and I can tell the difference in my feet. No pain, they just seem to tire more easily than before.
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11-16-2006, 07:59 PM
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1/2 a pushup? Half a pushup? Everyone can do more than that Started out at ~15 pushups medium speed. Now I can achieve 25 pushups on slow speed, and up to 45 pushups fast.When my hips start hurting (I can't move without any pain now), I'll start running. Funny thing is, though, I'm still in a better shape than most people that I know. They just don't know it |
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11-17-2006, 04:41 AM
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Hello All Great thread Hsiang-Lin .. I have a question, anybody here (like me) is constantly watching their weight? This is a major part of my work out, I weigh myself before and after the workout and sometimes during :S. And if I know I lost some I get EXCITED but if I gain weight, well .. lool I get so angry, angry to the extent that I don't feel like working out haha I know this is weird. Instead of being encouraged by the weight gain and feel I should work out I get discouraged. Ali |
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11-17-2006, 05:07 AM
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Ali, don't ever do that, a much better idea is to weigh yourself every 2 weeks or so, because you can see long term fluctuations. It's even better to do a body fat % check instead of watching your weight. Weighing yourself every few hours is not accurate because: - You can lose or gain water (real easy, drink a liter of water and you're 1 kg heavier) - Toilet visits - Muscle mass gains / loss - Bone density - Glycogen stores (this can determine close to 10 % of you bodyweight) - And last but not least, fat |
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11-17-2006, 05:13 AM
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Yesterday's workout: Full squats: 175 * 3 275 * 3 (speed) 275 * 3 (speed) 330 * 3 (speed) 355 * 3 (speed) 355 * 3 (speed) 355 * 3 (speed) 375 * 3 (normal speed) 375 * 3 (normal speed) 355 * 3 (speed) 355 * 3 (speed) 355 * 3 (speed) Did some pressing / rowing in the evening Today's workout: Goodmornings (back parralel, from pins): 275 * 8 * 2 sets 350 * 1 385 * 1 430 * 1 475 * 1 All sets were suppersetted with a few chins and rolling thunder one hand deadlifts with about 100 lbs Squat (1 pin above parralel) 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 550 * 3 supersetted with chins static holds and rolling thunder Band leg curls with doubled light band: 4 sets 8 reps |
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11-17-2006, 02:00 PM
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11/17/06 Result: Completed! 11/18/06 Goal: Run 2 miles, coast to 300 calories SmellyOrc, haha you are in much better shape than when I first started so by all means keep it up! Ali, yeah I used to do that too. I recommend you come up with a particular goal in mind. Is it to lose weight? To gain muscle mass? Before, my main goal was to lose weight. I weighed myself a lot and yeah I would get so discouraged. But then I started to balance and just eat healthy food and solid portions and just work my ass off during my workouts. With that simple thing in my mind, I was able to lose weight a lot more quickly and also feel motivated and happy at the same time. If you're not happy with the way you look, I recommend you focus on getting stronger, faster first. Naturally, you will be able to exercise with much more intensity and the calories will slide off like cake. Above all, keep it up! I'll be in here and working out right with ya Unregistered, about squats how low do you go? Also, you do 3 reps and rest before the next set? Which core muscles is the squat supposed to exercise? Right now I'm focusing on my quads and a bit of hamstring mostly. Should glutes or lower back come into effect? We can do it buddies! |
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11-17-2006, 02:07 PM
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For me the squat is primarily glute / ham / erector / hip adductor / rotators, not that much quads because i mainly move the weight by my hip and not the knee. The hip is much larger and stronger than the knee, and thus can handle more weight. The squats from today were 1 - 2 inches above parralel, that's why they weighted so much. They're done from the power rack, bottom position. Eccentric contraction takes about 2 - 3 seconds and i pause 2 seconds between the reps. Rest between sets is 1,5 - 3 minutes. |
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11-19-2006, 11:55 AM
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Hsiang-Lin I started doing my exercises and watch my diet mostly for health reasons. then I got into the habit of pushing my weight down and keep on doing it. I am trying to look better, I was obese and pushed my weight down from 118 Kilo grams to 95 kilograms by lowering the amount of my fat and carbs intake and intensive exercise .. I feel I still have so much work to do. I definitely look better than before thank God. "it up! I'll be in here and working out right with ya " sweets as dude am going for it  .. to be honest I got to confess that I have taken a break due to my exams and work, but am getting back to the gym soon Unregistered I do understand this way is bad, I can't just weigh myself every one hour lool well not literally one hour but I mean more than usual. Its just a habit as every time I weigh myself and get good results I feel happy. I should weigh myself once a week I guess. Thanks Ali |
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11-20-2006, 12:03 AM
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11/19/06 Result: Completed! 11/20/06 Goal: 1) Run 2 miles, coast to 300 calories 2) Ab workout That's great Ali. I too am trying to look better and also pursue the healthiest lifestyle I can. That is a lot of weight you lost there so be proud of yourself! Be patient and make sure you fill your day with many diff. activities. I find that helps me keep life in perspective so I'm not thinking about my weight and figure constantly. I still have days where I feel like crap and think I look like the freak of ugly, but then I do something off my checklist and it feels good again. Remember, don't let exercise and diet consume you, but enhance you! Take care people |
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11-20-2006, 06:52 AM
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Yeh Hsiang-Lin I am really proud of what I did .. Obesity is terrible and can make your life painful. My aim is to reach 85 kilograms for now. I have enough activities in my days that are overwhelming lol .. I go to university, I have a job and the thing that eats most of my time these days is running my own business. I guess it is all about time management because health is important. "I still have days where I feel like crap and think I look like the freak of ugly, but then I do something off my checklist and it feels good again." no need to feel like that at all, I know it is a very motivational feeling to make you work harder but you shouldn't feel you are ugly. I like this line --> "Remember, don't let exercise and diet consume you, but enhance you! Take care people" very true .. I know many of people who consider the gym as their main activity in their life. It could suite some people however not over board.thanks Ali |
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11-20-2006, 03:38 PM
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11/20/06 Result: Completed! 11/21/06 Goal: Back workout Yeah you definitely have a greater workload than I do. I'm in grad. school and things are tough, but you have a job at the same time and go to school. I still believe that one can fit in exercise time everyday if he/she wants it badly enough. I have an exam coming up tomorrow, but I'm waking up at 6:30 am to get my workout done for the day anyway Sometimes I just have really low self-esteem thanks to procrastination so I feel miserable, but yeah I know what you mean. My goal now is actually to gain weight (in muscle mass). So it's funny my thought process changed now that if I gain weight, I'm happy! I used to get sad if I gain a pound or so, but I guess this just goes to show that it all depends on your goal. "Pain is weakness leaving the body" |
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11-21-2006, 09:25 PM
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Hi guys, I'm joining this thread for some accountability while I am on my "12-week challenge". Haven't got time right now to list full workout, but I will be doing full-body weight training tonight. Had my first PT session yesterday, and I'm SORE - but in a good way! Look forward to seeing everyone keeping up their good work. Cheers, Claire |
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11-24-2006, 02:57 PM
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No problem, Claire! Like I said before, the hardest part is getting back on track after an obstacle or setback. It's why I started this thread (b/c I was in a slump) so let your setback be an inspiration to get yourself back on track! 11/24/06 Result: Completed Although I had to lower the calves workout to ~17 or 18 b/c I overestimated my capabilities 11/25/06 Goal: Run outside for 25 minutes "Yeah buddy!" |
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11-25-2006, 02:50 PM
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11/25/06 Result: Completed 11/26/06 Goal: Leg workout Ah, that feeling you get after exercise and a nice shower is just exhilirating. It reminds me why I do all this in the first place! Keep it up and see y'all in the trenches |
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11-26-2006, 09:20 PM
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27.11.06 Result: Completed 28.11.06 Goal: 30min PT session (can't really miss that one!) Yep, Hsiang-Lin, looks like just you and me for now - I'm finding this quite useful, so let's keep it up! Looks like I've lost at least a kilo (~2 pounds) this week - will have "official" weekly weigh-in before PT session tomorrow. Woo-hoo! |
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11-27-2006, 12:49 AM
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Haha when I saw you already completed 11/27/06 I was like ??? did I miss something? But then I saw that you're in Australia. I'm in the US and it's still 11/26/06 right now  Regardless, getting up ~6:30 am and gettin' that workout done. I'm trying to gain weight so hopefully I'll have my 2 lbs packin' soon! BTW, what's PT? |
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11-27-2006, 01:29 AM
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Hey, didn't mean to freak you out there! Yep, it's Monday afternoon here. PT = Personal Training - I had my first session last week which involved some circuit training, hellish walking lunges (uphill, outside), upper body weights and crunches. It really does make me work out harder having someone push me, but now at least I know how hard I should be pushing myself in the other sessions. Cheers, Claire |
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