Mama Said Knock You Out - Rixatrix's Training Log

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by marygrace

Good thinking. Especially now that its starting to get a little warmer out, I like to take a walk after dinner.

Congrats on finishing your first stage 2 workout! I'm so impressed you started the push-presses with the Oly bar!

Oh my god, marygrace, where do you live where it's starting to get warmer out?! Here in the snow belt of Michigan, we're still getting some very brisk days. Booooo.

I hope I'm doing the push-presses right - I was doing shoulder presses at 25lbs for 8 reps so I figured the bar would be okay. I just hope my form is good and I'm not compensating with my arms. I'll have to look up some youtube videos...

[LWilson212]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

I always feel so pretentious when I say this, but I have LOVED this store since I first heard about it when I was 15 (almost 10 years ago). Back then, there were NO stores in the U.S., the closest was in Canada. Not even a U.S. website, you ordered in Canadian dollars and everything was so much cheaper back then! And every time I traveled to Europe during college, I would look for Lush stores...one in Glasgow, Scotland, one in Prague, one in Florence, Italy - that one, my friends and I just stumbled across in the most mixed up city ever. When we found that one, my friends snapped a picture and I had about the BIGGEST grin on my face. I don't think I've ever been captured that giddy-looking since.

Okay. I'm a dork. But I'm not a big like, Cucumber-Melon-Mango person. I like my bath stuff earthy, flowery, and musky. And Lush is the best place ever. I'm already scheming on how to trick my boyfriend into going there when we're in Chicago in two weeks...What? I need some soap! =oD

That is so cool about seeing all the stores in Europe. Of the places you mention, I've only been to Florence. I love making unique finds like that. I remember seeing L'Occitane in Paris before I had ever heard of it or seen any stores in the US.
I am so excited to get my stuff and it would make the most awesome gifts. Its so cool to give people something they never heard of before and they instantly fall in love.


Great job on starting Stage 2, by the way. I'm not a big fan of planks myself, but I'm improving. Looks like you made a really strong start!

[L'ilJ]

I'm a big Lush fan too! I've been buying their stuff in Canada and the UK for years. I was VERY excited when they opened a store here in the Detroit area. In fact, I was just there on Saturday.

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by LWilson212

I'm not a big fan of planks myself, but I'm improving. Looks like you made a really strong start!

It's mostly mental, isn't it? On the last set, I made myself count...from 30 seconds, I said, ten more...after ten more, I said, five more, after five more, I said...well, it doesn't matter what I said, I only made it :48, but still! Those little mind games pay off in the gym.

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by L'ilJ

I'm a big Lush fan too! I've been buying their stuff in Canada and the UK for years. I was VERY excited when they opened a store here in the Detroit area. In fact, I was just there on Saturday.

Bah! You east-siders have everything.

[dillytl]

Hmmmm...guess I have to go check out this lush.com site!!!

[kfisherx]

Battle cry and Lord's Prayer all in one workout. Kick ass!! Way to muscle through it girl. This is the sort of thing that will kick your metabolism and move that fat.

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by kfisherx

Battle cry and Lord's Prayer all in one workout. Kick ass!! Way to muscle through it girl. This is the sort of thing that will kick your metabolism and move that fat.

Haha, yes, I definitely feel like a badass after completing an Alwyn Cosgrove workout. But I must try to control my disdain and head-shaking when I see people "briskly walking" or choosing a "healthy snack" of 100 calorie pack Oreos.

We can't all lift like a man and look like a goddess...someone has to play the mere mortal...

[rixatrix]

I just want to publicly say that I love these forums and all the women and men who contribute.

Just a moment ago, I was taking a tour of Spark People, and I found all the stuff I hate:
*Coddling people instead of inspiring them to make big differences in their lives
*Telling me I should eat between 1200-1500 calories a day (NEVER AGAIN! I AM HUNGRY GIRL! GROWWWR!)
*Encouraging me to take a TEN MINUTE walk around the neighborhood
*Users who have drastically cut calories, whose weight loss has stalled, who are doing NO exercise or endless cardio, and never thinking to research why this may not be working.

I don't know about you guys, but I've "struggled" with my weight my whole adult life. And I've been passionately searching at least that long for the TRUTH - what process is going to help me reach my goals in the sanest possible way?

On the Today Show this morning, there was a woman doing a segment on "speeding up your metabolism." She recommended different foods to eat, doing resistance work and intervals, and eating more often.

"But," she said, "Working 5 times a day may not work for everybody. They eat too much or they're busy, so do what works for you."

Yes, by all means, don't take your health seriously. I don't think everyone needs to eat 5-6 times a day, but I can pretty much make the time to eat an apple and two string cheese anywhere, anytime. And that keeps me from getting ravenous and eating a Big Mac.

Ugh. I don't know why I'm so frustrated. Maybe because I don't have anyone to talk to about this stuff in real life. I need to find more friends who aren't afraid of being strong, healthy, and eating like life is worth living.

I don't think Spark People and I are right for each other. If I'm going to go outside for a brisk anything, it's going to be hill sprints for 10 minutes until I want to cough up a lung.

I exercise like I live my life - with passion, determination, and big goals.
How could you not?

[LoriAnne]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

Haha, yes, I definitely feel like a badass after completing an Alwyn Cosgrove workout. But I must try to control my disdain and head-shaking when I see people "briskly walking" or choosing a "healthy snack" of 100 calorie pack Oreos.

We can't all lift like a man and look like a goddess...someone has to play the mere mortal...

Especially when the "brisk walkers" are the Cardio. Bunnies on a treadmill at the gym that spend most of their time making sure their lipstick matches the trim on their socks!

Originally Posted by rixatrix

I just want to publicly say that I love these forums and all the women and men who contribute.

Just a moment ago, I was taking a tour of Spark People, and I found all the stuff I hate:
*Coddling people instead of inspiring them to make big differences in their lives
*Telling me I should eat between 1200-1500 calories a day (NEVER AGAIN! I AM HUNGRY GIRL! GROWWWR!)
*Encouraging me to take a TEN MINUTE walk around the neighborhood
*Users who have drastically cut calories, whose weight loss has stalled, who are doing NO exercise or endless cardio, and never thinking to research why this may not be working.

I don't know about you guys, but I've "struggled" with my weight my whole adult life. And I've been passionately searching at least that long for the TRUTH - what process is going to help me reach my goals in the sanest possible way?

On the Today Show this morning, there was a woman doing a segment on "speeding up your metabolism." She recommended different foods to eat, doing resistance work and intervals, and eating more often.

"But," she said, "Working 5 times a day may not work for everybody. They eat too much or they're busy, so do what works for you."

Yes, by all means, don't take your health seriously. I don't think everyone needs to eat 5-6 times a day, but I can pretty much make the time to eat an apple and two string cheese anywhere, anytime. And that keeps me from getting ravenous and eating a Big Mac.

Ugh. I don't know why I'm so frustrated. Maybe because I don't have anyone to talk to about this stuff in real life. I need to find more friends who aren't afraid of being strong, healthy, and eating like life is worth living.

I don't think Spark People and I are right for each other. If I'm going to go outside for a brisk anything, it's going to be hill sprints for 10 minutes until I want to cough up a lung.

I exercise like I live my life - with passion, determination, and big goals.
How could you not?

First time posting here, but after going to the beginning and reading through your thread, I feel like we must be related!
Just had to say that as I was reading your comment about SparkPeople, I was laughing and cringing simultaneously. I use Spark to track my food, but agree that most of the other stuff on there is useless fluff. I've read that crap and thought "Did someone actually submit this or is this just some uneducated writer throwing out what they think sounds like good advice?" It is so hard to find people (except here!) that GET where you are coming from and can grasp your expectations for yourself. Sounds like you are making great progress and I appreciate the stream of consciousness-it's so reassuring to see other women thinking the same thoughts with the same focus for a healthier, better life!

(Thanks for the Lush tip--checked it out and am going to fetch my checkbook to see how much "fun money" I have to play with!)

[GinnyLou]

Loving your log! I can relate to a lot of what you have said. Keep up the good work and your weight loss is going really well and just think of all the muscle you are going to uncover!
I m totally going to be ordering from Lush. Thank you!

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by GinnyLou

Loving your log! I can relate to a lot of what you have said. Keep up the good work and your weight loss is going really well and just think of all the muscle you are going to uncover!
I m totally going to be ordering from Lush. Thank you!

Ginny! I'm loving your quote -

"Your body is a LIFE MACHINE - the beauty of its curves, the strength of its muscles and the power of its being is all determine by a mind owned by YOU and you alone. In order to fix the body, you have to fix the mind that creates it." - Maria Kang

Beautiful.

[ledove]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

I just want to publicly say that I love these forums and all the women and men who contribute.

Just a moment ago, I was taking a tour of Spark People, and I found all the stuff I hate:
*Coddling people instead of inspiring them to make big differences in their lives
*Telling me I should eat between 1200-1500 calories a day (NEVER AGAIN! I AM HUNGRY GIRL! GROWWWR!)
*Encouraging me to take a TEN MINUTE walk around the neighborhood
*Users who have drastically cut calories, whose weight loss has stalled, who are doing NO exercise or endless cardio, and never thinking to research why this may not be working.

I use SP to track as well, and I joined a few weight-lifting teams, which are better than most. I heard about NROLFW over there, actually. If I do post over there, I'm encouraging women to lift heavier and eat more. There are a few other women I've encountered who also support heavy weights and lotsa food.

I think a large part of the problem is that you can lose weight their way, and you do for a little while, so everyone thinks that must be the magic formula. Exercise more + eat less = lose weight.

Someone posted the other day about exercises with 8-lb DBs to "tone" her arms. I banged my head on the desk, and then wrote a reply telling her to lift heavier. Dunno if she'll listen yet...

[MuscleMom23]

We are just a bunch of weird broads who want to be goddess like LOL! I don't expect ANYONE to understand. I certainly don't have anyone listening over here!

The proof is in the pudding, we just gotta show em!

For the benefit of Sparkpeople there are some women's bodybuilding groups over there. But yes you are right, they coddle each other.

I was on a weightloss forum and it was nauseating. People are very heavy over there, more so than I! But even in the intros they were saying what they were not willing to do. What that did do is for me to re examine myself and ask if I am doing that any place.

I dunno about goddess but I will do a Zena LOL! I am more of a warrior princess type LOL!

Yup this forum is priceless.

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by ledove

Someone posted the other day about exercises with 8-lb DBs to "tone" her arms. I banged my head on the desk, and then wrote a reply telling her to lift heavier. Dunno if she'll listen yet...

Seriously! I did shoulder presses the other week with 25lbs on each side. I even impressed myself! But I can always still look over in the gym (when there are women in the free weight room) and see another girl using 8s.

Originally Posted by MuscleMom23

I was on a weightloss forum and it was nauseating. People are very heavy over there, more so than I! But even in the intros they were saying what they were not willing to do. What that did do is for me to re examine myself and ask if I am doing that any place.

Self-examination is everything! I don't like to track my calories on the weekends. I spend time with my boyfriend and sometimes we eat out, or cook in, and I don't want to infect my life with that sense of, "Oh no, I can't eat THAT, I'll get fat!" Especially around him.

I don't go crazy, but I don't track. And it works for me, right now. Still seeing good losses.

But you can bet your butt that if my progress stalls, I'm going to start cracking down on weekends and turning a critical eye to everything else, too.

It's so funny now when I talk to someone and we decide to do something active - a walk, maybe, or leisurely rollerblading together - and they'll say something like, "Ooh, we're getting a good workout!" And I'll just smile politely, thinking, "This is just warming up for me, my REAL workout comes later." But you don't want to discourage people from doing the little bit they're doing, do you?